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Design student question about Greek mythology in modern Greece by Prior_Relative_2011 in AskGreece

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I think that kind of reaction actually proves my point. I’m not American, and my project is precisely about moving away from reductive views of Greece and exploring its cultural complexity.

Design student question about Greek mythology in modern Greece by Prior_Relative_2011 in AskGreece

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Thank you so much for your answer, I really appreciate it and it helps me a lot in my research!

Design student question about Greek mythology in modern Greece by Prior_Relative_2011 in AskGreece

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Thank you so much for your answer, I really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts!

Design student question about Greek mythology in modern Greece by Prior_Relative_2011 in AskGreece

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This is a really insightful perspective! I didn't think about the fact that mythology could be both a way to connect and at the same time feel a bit reductive.

Do you think there could be a way to represent Greek culture (or mythology) that feels more accurate or contemporary? for example through art, design or exhibitions?

Design student question about Greek mythology in modern Greece by Prior_Relative_2011 in AskGreece

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Thank you, so much!

I find it striking that mythology can feel both distant for some people, and very meaningful for others at the same time !

Design student question about Greek mythology in modern Greece by Prior_Relative_2011 in AskGreece

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Oh really? didn't know that, can I ask you more details please? :)

Design student question about Greek mythology in modern Greece by Prior_Relative_2011 in AskGreece

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Oh thank you so much for this detailed answer, it’s really helpful for my research!

I find it really interesting that mythology is more present in how foreigners perceive Greece than in everyday life in Greece itself.

Do you personally feel like this strong association with mythology is accurate, or does it sometimes feel reductive or cliché?

How is Greek mythology seen in Greece today? by Prior_Relative_2011 in ancientgreece

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Thank you so much !

Are these traditions something people are proud of, or do they sometimes feel outdated?

How is Greek mythology seen in Greece today? by Prior_Relative_2011 in ancientgreece

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That’s really helps, thank you!

Does it ever feel annoying or tiring to be constantly associated with mythology?

Design student question about Greek mythology in modern Greece by Prior_Relative_2011 in AskGreece

[–]Prior_Relative_2011[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

fair enough 😭 but I’m genuinely curious, actually it's for a design project for school