"And all at once she understood what myth is, understood that myth is the precedent behind every action, its invisible, ever- present lining" (Calasso pg. 383).
Today, my group and I gave our presentation. Its main theme is how the archtypes associated with the gods still apply to our historical figures, whether it be the Elizabeth Taylor, known for her constant affairs (Aphrodite), or the Olympic swimmer, Michael Phelps (Poseidon).
We only see these figures in that one- dimensional light, but there's more to them than that as was the case with the gods. Even Adolph Hitler, evil as he was, had an artistic side. It's time to "lift the veil" and see that everyone is more than just an archetype; more than just a myth.
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