I read a lot of greek myths when I was a kid, though they're mostly fuzzy now.
My favorite things in Greek mythology mostly weren't the myths themselves, but some of the gods and monsters that got referenced but not fully described. I was always interested in Echidna and Nemesis/Aidos.
I also really liked The Four Ages of Man.
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I agree. The tales of those creatures are intriguing, and I find myself entranced by the study of them and their origins. As with any myth, there is a level of truth there if we know where to look.
I adore Ovid's writings, thank you for leading me to the one you mentioned, as I hadn't read through it in its entirety.
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The Four Ages of Man' reminded me of a passage of text in Biblical lore/prophesy where the Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar, has a dream of a tall statue representing the reign of the Babylonian kingdom throughout time. Each part of the statue was made of different materials signifying a particular governing entity and each had a prophetic ending that was fulfilled in time. Babylonian empire-Nebuchadnezzar (head of gold), Medo-Persian empire- King Darius or Cyrus the Great (chest and arms of silver), Grecian empire- Alexander the Great (core and thighs of bronze), Roman empire- separated into two kingdoms (Rome & Constantinople)-- Augustus, Tiberius, Nero (calves of iron), and then the Ten Kingdom empires- Roman Western world- Mediterranean, Europe, USA, Canada & Byzantines of the East -Russia, Iran, and Iraq (feet of iron mixed with clay). Oddly, all of his revelations about each kingdom's downfall came to pass throughout history, including the last we are living now of 'Iron and Clay'-- the demise of The Ten Kingdom empire, which if we look at the way the world is going-- those kingdoms are set to fall very soon).
I find any prophecy which has been fulfilled, at least in part, worth paying attention to.
Why would you say you liked King Midas, if you don't mind me asking?
I think it speaks to man's proclivity to seek that which will harm us in the end. For we don't ever truly know what we want, and when we get it sometimes it is nothing like we imagined it would be. It's a story of instant gratification and hedonism. I think it is apropos for the way society is today. We seek fulfillment in many things which end up leaving us truly empty. Even after going through something to teach us a lesson; we relive our same patterns thinking it will lead us somewhere new, only to find our hands grasping at bread and it turning to stone in our bafflement. We choose our 'right' over that of others, and in our want, we lay waste to those who love us. Just as Midas did to his daughter, as she reached out to touch his hands. He was inflamed by avarice of all things, consuming in excess, and it was never able to fill the void that he felt within his soul. In the end, he made a literal 'ass' of himself due to his choices.
I can see a little of myself in there somewhere, and I think if any were honest, they'd admit they see themselves too. It's an important reminder to be humble, to seek true connection and meaning, and to live as truthfully and simply as one can.
Thank you for your question. What intrigues you so about Echidna and Nemesis/Aidos?