There is a myth at the heart of things and some element of genius in the heart of each person.

Michael Meade
About This Quote

Myth is a widely used word, and it’s easy to see why. The word itself has the power to evoke emotion and fill people with wonder, especially when it’s tied to something ancient and mysterious like ancient Greece. By ancient Greek, we mean the ancient Greek myths such as the story of Theseus and the Minotaur (which features prominently in this week’s lesson) or the story of the twelve labors of Hercules. Myth is what connects us to history in a way that makes us feel part of something bigger than ourselves.

It’s what makes us feel connected to our ancestors in a way that transcends time itself. Without myth, we are nothing more than animals in the dust of time. Myth isn’t just something that connects us to history, though—it also connects us to our own hearts and souls.

We all have things in our lives—books, movies, songs—that are so powerful they have moved us beyond words. These are our myths, and they are bigger than any single person could ever hope to be. This is why they are called myths: because they are bigger than any individual human being could be.

Source: The Genius Myth

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