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Katherine
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I've always known that myths contain a great deal of adult content. I was not still quite prepared for Plutarch's version of the birth of Romulus and Remus, which involves a wicked king finding a phallus in his hearth. A phallus about which there are prophecies.
— Jan 30, 2019 09:39PM
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Katherine
is on page 121 of 352
I definitely like Greek myths better than Roman ones. Not entirely sure why, but I'm wondering if the Roman ones seem a bit more misogynistic or I don't like the morals being taught in some other way. Like, really Pygmalion, what moral does your story teach?
— Feb 02, 2019 02:51PM
Katherine
is on page 98 of 352
Disconcerting, yet understandable: The illustrations are from historical sources. For Ancient Greek myths, many of them are by medieval and Renaissance painters. It's slightly odd seeing Oedipus in distinctly 14th century attire, or a painting of Andromeda, from Aethiopa in Africa, nude - with pale skin and strawberry blonde hair. (see also: https://www.theroot.com/was-andromeda...)
— Jan 28, 2019 03:56PM
Katherine
is on page 82 of 352
I'm really enjoying this. I grew up on D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, but it's been a long time since I've comprehensively read through it. This is much more adult. The sexual content is not censored, and there is much foundation in research, with frequent references to original sources.
— Jan 27, 2019 11:33AM
