Since its debut in 2016, Stranger Things has been praised for its blend of 1980s nostalgia, heartfelt character storytelling, and imaginative supernatural horror. Yet beneath the pop-culture references, Dungeons & Dragons terminology, and Spielbergian aesthetics lies another, deeper layer of influence: a structural and symbolic dialogue with Greek mythology. Whether Read more
To celebrate the release of Zootopia 2 earlier this week, let’s take a look at how Aesop’s Fables influenced Zootopia 2. But before you do that, you might want to visit our old blog post about Aesop, the Father of Fables. You might also want to read up on how Read more
When the world was first introduced to Wicked on Broadway in 2003, audiences discovered that Oz was not merely a land of whimsical magic, yellow brick roads, and simple moral categories. It was a world full of political tension, fractured loyalties, and perspectives that history had flattened into fairy-tale absolutes. Read more
To celebrate Guillermo Del Toro’s retelling of Frankenstein which is now available on Netflix, let’s revisit the history of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and how it was influenced by Greek mythology. Originally called “Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus”, Mary Shelley’s work is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Gothic fiction and Read more
When Tron: Ares released this week, it arrived not only as a long-awaited continuation of Disney’s neon-lit cyber-saga but also as a meditation on creation, rebellion, and immortality. Directed by Joachim Rønning and starring Jared Leto as Ares, the film builds on the philosophical foundation of Tron: Legacy and pushes Read more
The Sandman television series, based on the acclaimed comic book by Neil Gaiman, blends myth, fantasy, and philosophical exploration into an intricate narrative about dreams, gods, and the nature of reality. Season 1 introduced audiences to Morpheus, the Greek God of Dreams, and his realm, The Dreaming. Season 2 expands Read more
The picturesque city of Ljubljana, with its emerald green river, Baroque architecture, and vibrant café culture, might at first seem far removed from the dusty shores of ancient Greece or the myth-laden adventures of its classical heroes. Yet one of the most enduring legends of Ljubljana’s origin connects it to Read more
Disney’s Hercules has made a thunderous debut on the London West End, bringing with it the buoyant charm of the 1997 animated classic and the rich legacy of Greek mythology. Now playing at the historic Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the musical combines a spectacular visual experience with a thoughtful reinterpretation Read more
When Netflix released Blood of Zeus in 2020, the animated series quickly captured the imagination of viewers with its blend of mythological grandeur and anime-influenced action. As Season 3 arrives, the show continues to deepen its mythology while remaining accessible to newcomers. The result is a series that honors its Read more
This week the live-action remake of Disney’s Snow White came out, featuring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot. To celebrate, we will talk about the Greek myth of Chione, which inspired the story of Snow White (Chione means snow in Greek). The classic fairy tale Snow White has its roots in Read more