The New York Times – On the Runway:
This “Odyssey” takes us somewhere we didn’t know we were going.
Category: Myths and Mythical Creatures
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What to Know Before Seeing ‘The Odyssey’: Plot, Characters and More
The New York Times – Film:
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem has monster battles, a sorceress and dozens of thirsty suitors. Here’s a primer.
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Want More of the ‘Odyssey’? Read These Books Next
The New York Times – Film:
Informative histories, modern retellings and genre-bending homages will take you back to the long road to Ithaca.
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Archaeologists Unearth a 2,400-Year-Old Sanctuary for the Worship of Odysseus
The New York Times – Film:
The ruins of a 2,400-year-old complex suggest that, to the Greeks of antiquity, Homer’s protagonist was not just a character in a poem but a figure of genuine devotion.
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Heidi Klum’s Petrifying Halloween Costume: Medusa
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The model and TV personality dressed like Medusa for her annual Halloween party in New York City this year.
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Dan Brown’s 5 Favorite Places in Prague
The New York Times – Travel:
The “mystical capital of Europe” serves as the backdrop for the author’s latest novel, “The Secret of Secrets.” Here are five spots that fire his imagination.
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Why Do Cats Hold Such Mythic Power in Japan?
The New York Times – Travel:
A journey through a country where felines are revered, adored and sometimes seen as actual demons.
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The Female Artisans Honoring, and Reinventing, Japanese Noh Masks
The New York Times – T Magazine:
In taking on the male-dominated theatrical craft, contemporary women carvers are changing the face of a centuries-old tradition.
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Wael Shawky Enters the Realm of Myth
The New York Times – T Magazine:
The multidisciplinary artist’s work dives into history and legend to explore the fantasies and manipulations underpinning our modern world.