Paulo Nimer Pjota describes his artistic process as akin to a hip-hop producer, sampling imagery and motifs from diverse sources, including ancient civilizations and Brazilian folklore.
For his part, Superman comes from the planet Krypton, meaning he's actually an extraterrestrial who happens to look like a human. A spaceship brought him to Earth as an infant, and he draws his superhuman powers from the sun, which charges him up, as well as the low gravity of his adopted home planet. Spider-Man, meanwhile, got bitten by a radioactive spider, granting him his "spider sense" and ability to climb up walls.
In classical astrology, those born between two signs are typically described as being 50% one sign and 50% the other. It's an appealing idea, but an imprecise one after all. What exactly constitutes that fifty per cent? Through years of observation, comparison, and the collection of real data on individuals born on cusps, I was surprised to discover that these people are not simply "hybrids," but distinct and recognisable personalities, genuine archetypes in their own right.
1 Which media giant began in 1997 as a DVD rental service? 2 Which Hindu god is often depicted holding a bowl of sweets? 3 #BalanceTonPorc was the French counterpart of which movement? 4 Which fruit frequently contains a dead wasp? 5 In what Asian language does one, two sound like itchy knee? 6 Slugworth, Prodnose and Fickelgruber were whose commercial rivals? 7 What competition does Alaska's Katmai national park hold each autumn? 8 Cornwall in 1337 was the first English creation of what?
Mythological creatures parading through our world are not unusual at Halloween. Goblins, werewolves, and zombies prowl for treats with superheroes, princesses, witches, and famous athletes. Mythological creatures have been prevalent throughout music history as well. Prominent composers including Edvard Grieg, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Richard Wagner have musically immortalized gods and goddesses, nymphs and giants, pranksters and folk heroes. The Faustian legend, complete with the Devil himself, has found its way into ballet, opera, symphonic poems, and onto the Broadway stage.
In Kris Kuksi's "Leda and the Swan," the mythical woman sits nude and slightly less voluptuous than Rubens and Cézanne's versions of her. In this mixed-media assemblage, the mother of Helen of Troy is surrounded by cities that literally rise above her and more that are flipped upside down. Train tracks crumble. Armies go to battle. Severed heads hang from the trees that loom over the scenes.
Merve Öztemel is an independent 3D designer and sculptor known for creating stunning and elegant 3D-printed headpieces. Her designs are deeply inspired by mythology and philosophy, reflecting complex themes such as interconnectedness and transformation. One headpiece draws from the concept of "Dependent Origination," symbolizing a universe where everything is connected and constantly evolving. Another design channels the icy beauty and mysterious nature of Yuki-onna, expressed through a striking black crown that merges melancholy with modern elegance.
At its conceptual core lies the Valknut, a geometric symbol linked to Odin and associated with themes of strength, protection, and transcendence.
The course 'Religion and Gameworlds' uniquely explores the intersection of video games and religious narratives, inviting students to analyze how gaming influences our understanding of faith.
What do a pagan war god and a serpent-tailed fairy have in common? Both were claimed as ancestors by England's medieval kings, who used myth and legend to elevate their status and reinforce their right to rule.
