Symbolism, Imagery & Allegory in Artemis and Actaeon
Sometimes, there's more to a myth than meets the eye
Woman With a Bow and Arrow
Starting with Artemis and all the way up through Katniss Everdeen, whenever you see a woman holding a bow and arrow, you can bet that she's going to have some Opinions Of Her Own. Perhaps brass knu...
Helpless Deer
From Actaeon to Bambi, deer tend to be symbols of naivety and vulnerability. If you want to take someone down a peg, you could probably do a lot worse than transforming him into a sweet deer. So by...
Secret Grove
Ooh la la. Welcome to the secret grove. Dim the lights and strike up the jazz lyre, because things are about to get steamy.Often, in music and literature, secret groves are places where the normal...
Water and Its Transformative Power
Ever noticed that water tends to symbolize transformation? Think about being baptized in church, jumping into a lake, or standing outside during a thunderstorm—these all indicate a fresh start or...