Reading Notes: Week 2 Anthology

https://sites.google.com/view/mythfolkloreanthology/metamorphosis?authuser=0

I enjoyed reading the Metamorphosis the most among the readings. I'm not too familiar with Greek mythology so it's fun doing a little background reading on the characters.

Basically, none of the women in Propoetus suited our main guy, Pygmalion. He's not bothered one bit because he has this insane skill to sculpt the perfect babe for himself. Although he was quite passionate about his artwork, he remained a bit unsatisfied.

Calling matchmaker Venus! She shoots up three flares and shakes her crown around to help out our bachelor get the girl of his dreams. He casually comes home to kiss his statue, only to realize she's real!

Leave it to Venus to have the new couple wed and with child ASAP.

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Why am I reminded of Disney's Pinocchio? Except now instead of turning a wooden puppet into a real boy, we're turning ivory statues into real women!  These Greek gods have got it figured out.

I've been watching a lot of Love Island (UK) lately. I think it would be funny to see a Greek mythology rendition in which Venus is the host of the show.


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