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| Me with one of my books |
When I took a Greek and
roman mythology class last semester, I had
no idea what to expect. But as we
studied the history and culture of the Greece, I came to realize that we
weren't just learning about this civilization. We were learning about people,
with the same feelings and questions as us, even if they are removed by time.
They came up with stories to
explain what they saw, and to teach moral standards or lessons. Why do the
seasons change? Demeter is in mourning for her daughter. How should I behave?
Look to Apollo, a monument of physical and intellectual perfection. As a writer
myself, I can relate to these early story tellers. I also want to find meaning
through stories, and in that class I found how relevant Greek myths are today. We can all relate
to the people in these stories, who are often not quite perfect, put into
situations that are definitely not ideal.
To me, this was a good
reminder that if we can relate to people from thousands of years ago, we can
certainly make an effort to relate to those around us.
