Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean Zeus, King of the Gods and Creepy Old Man Who Tricks Women
Jul 29, 2017
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Myths Normalize Divine Misconduct
- Greek myths normalize gods' sexual transgressions and rarely treat sexual violence as troubling.
- Liv argues these stories reflect ancient patriarchy and shape how myths portray divine misconduct.
Athena Born From Metis Inside Zeus
- Liv recounts the birth of Athena from Metis swallowed by Zeus and then birthed from his head.
- She emphasizes Metis' role and rejects the patriarchal claim that Athena was solely Zeus's creation.
Leto's Twins Born On Floating Delos
- Liv tells the story of Leto birthing Artemis and Apollo on Delos after Hera bans her from the earth.
- Delos is described as a floating island exempt from Hera's constraints where Leto finally gives birth.