Mythología Exhibition Opens at Loyola Marymount University
μνθολογια [mythología], a student exhibition, inspired by a theme of mythology and fantasy, has opened at the Thomas P. Kelly, Jr. Student Art Gallery at Loyola Marymount University. Pulling from Guatemalan folklore, Chinese, Greek and...
French Artist Gerard Garouste’s Exhibition Inspired by Classical Mythology Comes to Delhi
“I don’t believe in history, which comes in a political context, but I believe deeply in the truth that exists in myths. Myths contain a truth that belongs to each one of us. Within a...
International Storytelling Festival Brings Mythology to Millennials
Every generation manages to find their way toward the mythologies of the past. In early 2019, award-winning storyteller and puppeteer Usha Venkatraman founded the Mumbai Storytellers Society for a group of tellers who wanted to...
Persian mythology comes alive in animated ‘The Last Fiction’
Animated re-tellings of mythological stories can be powerful ways to engage people of all ages in the ancient tales that humankind has been telling for centuries. “The Last Fiction” aims to do just that. A...
China’s Rich Mythology Harvested for Films
Chinese mythology has become an abundant source of inspiration for film productions, and this year is no different. Click here to read more about the specific projects utilizing Chinese myths for their framework.
The Seven Gods of Luck
This retelling of traditional Japanese fairy tale (written by JCF managing editor David Kudler with illustrations by Linda Finch) explores the myths and traditions of the Japanese New Year and the Shichifukujin — the Seven Gods...
10 Fiction Books to Read if You Like Mythology
Fictional retellings of myths have given voices and depth to forgotten or supporting characters that have appeared in mythology. Marta Paraschiv has compiled a list of books that she feels open up myths in new...