The Retelling of Greek Mythology: And the sudden surge in pop culture

Explore why Greek myths have endured through the ages – and why they’re having a resurgence in popular culture today. Followed by a Q&A. Why are we still turning to ancient myths to explore modern anxieties? Greek mythology has been inspiring new stories for centuries, with Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein often described as a modern Prometheus. But over the past two decades, this fascination has reached new heights, from bookshop shelves packed with new retellings to film and TV series bringing ancient gods, heroes, and monsters back to life. So why do these stories continue to resonate – and why are we so fascinated by them right now? Join Dr Shelby Judge to explore the enduring appeal of the Greek mythoslogy. Discover how writers have reimagined these ancient stories to explore the concerns of their own time, from gender and power to identity and resistance. From feminist retellings of classical figures to KAOS, and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, explore how Greek mythology continues to evolve across literature and popular culture – and what its enduring popularity can tell us about ourselves. Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7:30pm - come down early to grab a good seat! Follow us on IG @seedtalks Speaker Bio: Dr Shelby Judge is a lecturer in Creative and Cultural Industries at the University of Derby, where she researches digital feminist and popular feminist responses to Incels and the Manosphere. She recently completed her PhD in English Literature at the University of Glasgow, with a thesis on contemporary feminist adaptations of Greek myth. Her research has explored topics including #MeToo and the Trojan War, 21st-century adaptations of ‘Helen of Troy’, transgender adaptations and readings of ‘Frankenstein’ and Ovid. She has delivered lectures on toxic masculinity in Greek myth, and sea monsters in Scottish folklore, and is a regular contributor to the Literary Encyclopedia. This talk is 16+ Testimonials from our customers ⭐ Seed Talks created a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, it was a really wonderful experience. Thank you Seed Talks for facilitating such a powerful and important platform. 100% recommend you check out a Seed Talk near you! – Anna F. ⭐ Seed Talks have done an incredible job at making insanely cool topics easily digestible and enjoyable to learn about for one's self improvement. It's like Ted Talks, but cooler? And more accessible! – Eva W