Tag: love
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Reflections on Love in Hadestown A few months ago, I finally caught a showing of the acclaimed Tony-winning musical Hadestown, and it was the key dramatic moment that truly validated the experience. The musical reimagines the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice in a gritty, dystopian present fraught with hungry artists and environmental disarray. It opens…
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Eros, the Greek deity of love, embodies passionate desire in all its complexities. He strikes unexpectedly, inducing a whirlwind of emotions that confound and overwhelm those he targets. Hesiod’s portrayal of Eros in “Theogony” characterizes him as a force that “loosens the limbs and weakens the mind.” In ancient Greek art, Eros is frequently depicted…
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Aphrodite, the revered goddess from ancient Greek lore, embodies love, beauty, and desire, captivating human imagination across eras. Our previous exploration delved into her broader narrative; this time, we will concentrate on the key symbols that encapsulate her essence. In both artistic expressions and mythological contexts, the emblems representing Aphrodite often elicit themes of affection,…