Mental
What if Myths Were the First Therapy?
Haynes reveals that Greek myths weren't entertainment or moral lessons. They were sophisticated frameworks for understanding complex psychological states. The story of Medea wasn't about a villain, it was about maternal rage and abandonment. Cassandra wasn't cursed, she was the archetype of trauma survivors who aren't believed.
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The thinker
Ancient myth decoder
Natalie Haynes is a British author, broadcaster, and classicist who brings fresh perspective to ancient Greek stories, revealing their psychological depth and contemporary relevance.
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