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020 a| 9781041028680;

020 a| 1041028687q| (paperback);

020 a| 9781041028642q| (hardcover);

020 a| 1041028644q| (hardcover);

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100 1 a| Bracke, Evelien,e| author.1| https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCjrYjHt6JHpw94fcX6KBKd?| UNAUTHORIZED;

245 14 a| The meaning of myth in uncertain times :b| how classical mythology helps us navigate a world in crisis /c| Evelien Bracke.;

246 30 a| How classical mythology helps us navigate a world in crisis;

264 1 a| Abingdon, Oxon :b| Routledge,c| 2026.;

300 a| xv, 192 pages :b| illustrations ;c| 25 cm;

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504 a| Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-190) and index.;

505 00 t| Introduction : Heracles in the Congo --t| The Meaning of myth in the digital age --t| Definitions of myth : on the sexuality of Achilles --t| A Megaphone for mythology : Europa on Twitter --Zeus in the multiverse : are all myths true? --t| Gaia in dystopia : doomsday thinking in nuclear times --t| Is Sisyphus happy? Meme culture and the absurdity of existence --t| Uncertain times --r| (Self-)destructive man : on the eternal Trojan War --t| Witch hunt from Kamala to Media --t| The Monstrous climate : the Minotaur in the political imagination --t| Hephaestus in the uncanny valley : artificial intelligence and the limitations of being human --t| To live is to suffer : on the complex actions of Oedipus --t| Together through the labyrinth --t| On clay, fire, and tears : Prometheus' visionary progress --t| Medusa and the masses : the monster as manifesto --t| Activism in the shadow realm : on the barricade with Antigone and Ismene --t| Weaving and waiting : crisis management with Penelope --t| Tentacles of kinship : ode to an unlikely hero.;

520 a| "This book examines how ancient mythology forms part of the stories we tell ourselves about today's uncertain times, not only in popular culture but also in sociocultural and political debates. It particularly explores the ways in which classical myths shape how our modern secular societies think about the interconnected geopolitical, technological, and ecological issues we are facing, and our potential futures. Classical myths like those of Achilles, Medea, and Odysseus are everywhere, from films and novels to social media and games. But how and why are we still fascinated with them, particularly now? Can these strange and often painful stories from societies so radically different from our own offer us genuine insights today? This expanded English edition of Evelien Bracke's award-winning Dutch book Leidraad door het labyrint explores how and why Greek and Roman myths, despite their ancient origins, are surprisingly meaningful in these times of uncertainty. Bracke offers a contextualization and literary analysis of classical mythology, looking at both texts and visual media. This allows readers to gain a better understanding of how people draw inspiration from the past in their attempt to create a better future, and how these stories provide both collective and individual guidance in navigating the turbulent 21st century. The Meaning of Myth in Uncertain Times is suitable for students, scholars, teachers, and general readers interested in mythology and ancient Greek and Roman history and culture, providing insights that are relevant to the challenges we all face today" --c| Publisher, page iii.;

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The meaning of myth in uncertain times : how classical mythology helps us navigate a world in crisis / Evelien Bracke.

Author/creator	Bracke, Evelien author.
Format	Book
Publication	Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2026.
Description	xv, 192 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects	Mythology, Greek--Influence. Culture--Philosophy. --21st century. Social sciences--Philosophy. Political science--Philosophy. Philosophical anthropology. Culture--Psychological aspects. --21st century.

Portion of title	How classical mythology helps us navigate a world in crisis
Contents	Introduction : Heracles in the Congo -- The Meaning of myth in the digital age -- Definitions of myth : on the sexuality of Achilles -- A Megaphone for mythology : Europa on Twitter --Zeus in the multiverse : are all myths true? -- Gaia in dystopia : doomsday thinking in nuclear times -- Is Sisyphus happy? Meme culture and the absurdity of existence -- Uncertain times -- (Self-)destructive man : on the eternal Trojan War -- Witch hunt from Kamala to Media -- The Monstrous climate : the Minotaur in the political imagination -- Hephaestus in the uncanny valley : artificial intelligence and the limitations of being human -- To live is to suffer : on the complex actions of Oedipus -- Together through the labyrinth -- On clay, fire, and tears : Prometheus' visionary progress -- Medusa and the masses : the monster as manifesto -- Activism in the shadow realm : on the barricade with Antigone and Ismene -- Weaving and waiting : crisis management with Penelope -- Tentacles of kinship : ode to an unlikely hero.
Abstract	"This book examines how ancient mythology forms part of the stories we tell ourselves about today's uncertain times, not only in popular culture but also in sociocultural and political debates. It particularly explores the ways in which classical myths shape how our modern secular societies think about the interconnected geopolitical, technological, and ecological issues we are facing, and our potential futures. Classical myths like those of Achilles, Medea, and Odysseus are everywhere, from films and novels to social media and games. But how and why are we still fascinated with them, particularly now? Can these strange and often painful stories from societies so radically different from our own offer us genuine insights today? This expanded English edition of Evelien Bracke's award-winning Dutch book Leidraad door het labyrint explores how and why Greek and Roman myths, despite their ancient origins, are surprisingly meaningful in these times of uncertainty. Bracke offers a contextualization and literary analysis of classical mythology, looking at both texts and visual media. This allows readers to gain a better understanding of how people draw inspiration from the past in their attempt to create a better future, and how these stories provide both collective and individual guidance in navigating the turbulent 21st century. The Meaning of Myth in Uncertain Times is suitable for students, scholars, teachers, and general readers interested in mythology and ancient Greek and Roman history and culture, providing insights that are relevant to the challenges we all face today" -- Publisher, page iii.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-190) and index.
ISBN	9781041028680
ISBN	1041028687 (paperback)
ISBN	9781041028642 (hardcover)
ISBN	1041028644 (hardcover)
ISBN	(ebook)

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