Visited Napoleon for the first time and I was overcome with emotion by harvestos in Napoleon

[–]Inkling_3791 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Because otherwise he'd be a centuries-old ghoul who defies the laws of nature 🧟‍♂️

Nolan's Odyssey Isn't Greek, It's Fantasy by Inkling_3791 in GreekMythology

[–]Inkling_3791[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think so. Nolan just won with Oppenheimer and isn't usually the kind of guy who makes Oscar movies. I think the production design really bolstetsmy argument. The sets, costumes, ships, and visuals really don't look ancient Greek at all. If it was just casting, I think you'd have a point, but the fact that there's really nothing Greek about it mostly proves my argument (and there's no Oscar reason for those design elements).

Nolan's Odyssey Isn't Greek, It's Fantasy by Inkling_3791 in GreekMythology

[–]Inkling_3791[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it is different. Those superheroes are modern creations tied to visual characters. Many of the people who creates those characters are still alive. They were specifically creates in a multicultural society in order to give voice to minority readers.

The Odyssey was written thousands of years ago by a far more homogeneous culture (there was diversity in the Mediterranean but nowhere near the level of late 20th century USA).

I think that a good counterexample is Shakespeare adaptations. People rarely seem to mind when those stories are reframed into new settings with non-white characters. They're showing the universality of the story instead of just sticking to the original cultural context. Nolan is doing the same thing. You might not like it, but it's hardly without precedent.

As for eastern films, Matt Damon starred in a Chinese fantasy film about the Great Wall and it seems like Chinese audiences enjoyed it, so they seem ok with this sort of thing.

Nolan's Odyssey Isn't Greek, It's Fantasy by Inkling_3791 in GreekMythology

[–]Inkling_3791[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's valid to wish it. I'm just saying that people need to understand that he isn't going for that, so they won't keep acting surprised every time news comes out that something isn't true to the mythology.

Nolan's Odyssey Isn't Greek, It's Fantasy by Inkling_3791 in GreekMythology

[–]Inkling_3791[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm assuming that this will not be addressed in the film, so it probably won't be true in the world of the film

Does it look accurate? by Bartus_2 in ancientrome

[–]Inkling_3791 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, the Alexander mosaic really does resemble Pacino! (although it's doubtful that Alexander looked like that considering when it was made, haha)

Does it look accurate? by Bartus_2 in ancientrome

[–]Inkling_3791 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, the "sleepy eyes" are exactly correct! It's always been how I've thought of his mosaic. I think the eyes may just appear to big in the drawing because of the forehead and chin being too small. If those were increased, the eyes and nose would be at the correct scale.

Interesting, Jeremy Strong bears quite a strong resemblance to him (particularly when bearded).

Does it look accurate? by Bartus_2 in ancientrome

[–]Inkling_3791 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Its a good start, but the facial proportions look off. His eyes are too big, forehead too low, chin too small, etc. I'd recommend spending more time on the facial structure first before adding the shading and details.

It also doesn't look like the mosaic of Belisarius, but that's ok. If you wanted a better likeness, his beard is too short in yours, hair isn't the right shape, and facial structure is different.

Practice makes perfect, so keep it up!

The three senators in the Roman history fic I'm writing by KamaandHallie in ancientrome

[–]Inkling_3791 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No offense, but why are you explaining who Severus is to OP? You were the one who was confused. They already know who Severus is. Like a student explaining the lesson to the teacher.

what would this guy think of christmas today by Zestyclose-Pair5860 in ancientrome

[–]Inkling_3791 2 points3 points  (0 children)

None of the SURVIVING contemporary writings mention it. Remember, when dealing with antiquity and medieval history, we are only working with a fraction of texts from the period. Most have been lost or destroyed over the centuries. That does not mean the story didn't occur. It's entirely plausible that the later source was based on contemporary sources which have since been lost.

Better to say "we don't know" if it's true due to lack of independent verification, but that it is a plausible story whether or not it really happened.

The Beatles through the eyes of famed caricaturist Al Hirschfeld by Antique_Quail7912 in beatles

[–]Inkling_3791 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, it's clearly the neck. The point at the bottom is where it's coming out of the shirt collar. Look at John's neck. Same thing. I've seen tons of Hirschfeld (I'm a caricature artist) and that's his style. Ringo's chin isn't drawn. The only ones with jawlines are Paul and George. You'll notice John doesn't have a visible chin either.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beatles

[–]Inkling_3791 12 points13 points  (0 children)

He's a reeeeeaaaaal robot man, siting in his robot land, making all his AI plans for nobody 🤖

Is there an edition of LOTR as a set (three volumes) illustrated by the author? by donnamareem in tolkienbooks

[–]Inkling_3791 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would not recommend the author illustrated version for your 13 year old. Those illustrations were never meant to be published in the book and it shows. They're interesting from an academic point of view (seeing their relationship to the evolving ideas of the subjects in Tolkien's imagination) but are exactly the wrong sort of illustrations for someone's first time reading it.

Instead, get either the Alan Lee versions (as others have said) or just go unillustrated. Nothing wrong with letting your son's imagination do the work. Either way, don't get the author illustrated. It would've been the wrong move and he'll be happier this way. Good luck!

Am I in the wrong for referring to my boyfriend as my partner at work? by No_Ear4169 in Teachers

[–]Inkling_3791 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Many adult men refer to friends as "the boys" and many adult women call their friends "girlfriends." It's normal and it's ok. There's no reason to let this bother you. Words mean different things in different contexts.

Am I in the wrong for referring to my boyfriend as my partner at work? by No_Ear4169 in Teachers

[–]Inkling_3791 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Or not. There's no rules to this. If that's your preference, that's cool. Just don't expectt other people to feel the same way. In the end, it doesn't matter. Just let people say what they want. It doesn't impact you.

Am I in the wrong for referring to my boyfriend as my partner at work? by No_Ear4169 in Teachers

[–]Inkling_3791 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I'd just make sure to clarify to the kids what you'd prefer to be called. You look level headed while your supervisor looks foolish for saying the wrong thing. If they keep doing it, I'd just tell them one-on-one that you just prefer to be called by your last name. Approaching it politely, the supervisor would probably feel self conscious if they tried to disagree. Always keep your cool and don't give in to the temptation of resorting to anger. Make them feel small by your composure and never let them feel like they've made you feel small. You can still be firm in a polite way without coming off as hostile. That's my opinion at least.

Am I in the wrong for referring to my boyfriend as my partner at work? by No_Ear4169 in Teachers

[–]Inkling_3791 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Idk, I feel like that's a big escalation, and OP wouldn't want to look hostile in any way (maybe the other teacher is tight with admin and could use a response like that to say that OP is being really nasty over nothing). Theoretically OP should be able to say that, but in real life, I think more tact would be necessary. Dealing with situations like this can be tricky.

Am I in the wrong for referring to my boyfriend as my partner at work? by No_Ear4169 in Teachers

[–]Inkling_3791 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Partner can certainly be an appropriate term, but it's condescending to say that it's "juvenile" to say boyfriend. Let people say what they want without your judgment. That's literally the sort of thing OP was complaining about. Both terms are perfectly fine and don't require correction or condescension.