As we discussed in class, Greek theatre drew from the world of oral storytelling and the mythic tradition. Myths are foundational in many ways and also served as inspiration to some of the early writers of literary fairy tales.
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Read – “Orpheus and Eurydice”
One myth that has been particularly important in the history of performance is that of Orpheus and Eurydice. The first opera revisited this story in an attempt to recreate what ancient Greek theatre was like.
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Read – “Cupid and Psyche”
As you read “Cupid and Psyche” consider what elements remind you of a fairy tale.
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Modern Day Myth Retellings
Loading …Are there elements form any of these three myths you’ve just looked at in the fairy tales that you know? How would you try to define the difference between a myth and a folk or fairy tale?
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