Tantalus Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Setting
Olympus, TartarusOlympusTantalus is one of the few mortals who's ever allowed on Mt. Olympus, the home of the gods. This peak in Greece is one of the most sacred places of all. It's like an extreme...
Context
The tale of Tantalus is about as old as they come. Even to the folks we call the ancient Greeks, this story is super ancient. He's most famous for his eternal punishment: being trapped forever in T...
The Hero's Journey
The Hero's Journey is a framework that scholar Joseph Campbell came up with that many myths and stories follow. Many storytellers and story-readers find it a useful way to look at tale. (That's act...