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What stories are the inspirational ‘Muses’ in your life? Many-headed monsters, ferocious fighters, scheming sorcerers, humble heroes: mythology, legends, and folklore are full of fascinating stories and vibrant characters. For thousands of years, humanity has used mythology to make sense of our own lives, express our creativity, and connect with each other. In Myths and Muses, the Mythik Camps team shares stories drawn from across many pantheons and cultures, with the hope that young demigods (and their families!) will feel inspired to explore ancient legends, modern marvels, and the heroic potential in their own lives.
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Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
The history of sports is deeply woven into the stories humanity has told, from its earliest days. In this episode, we look at the mythological tie-ins of the Olympic Games, how wrestling shows up in many ancient stories, and a particularly wild sport from Minoan civilization. We also explore some of the most popular modern sports -- and how some of those have ancient origins, too!
This episode's interview features Anna Willenbrock, a Camp Mythik and Camp Half-Blood Brooklyn Counselor who has a deep love of athletics! She's done everything from discus to sword-fighting, and she wants demigods to hear that athleticism can be for everyone.
If you'd like to submit a story or artwork to be featured on Myths & Muses, use this form (with a Mortal Guardian's permission!).
Stuff to Read:
- The Olympic Games:
- More on bull-leaping:
- More on other ancient sports:
Stuff to Watch:
- Our YouTube Playlist for Episode 9: Featuring an illustrated history of sports, several looks at the ancient Olympics, more on the epic of Gilgamesh, and some modern-day bull-related sports!
Cool Images:
Ancient stadium in Olympia, Greece:
Olympic Boxers, c. 550 BCE (The Cleveland Museum of Art)
Prize amphora showing horse-racing, c. 510 BCE (The Met)
Heracles wrestling Triton (from theoi.com)
Heracles wrestling Antaeus, c. 150 BCE
Ullr on skis with a bow, 11th century:
Ullr on skis with his bow, 18th century:
The Bull-Leaping Fresco from the Great Palace at Knossos, Crete, c. 1600-1450 BCE:
Minoan Bull-Leaper statue, c. 1500 BCE:
Minoan gold ring showing a man leaping over a bull, c. 1400 BCE:
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