The romans brought back some aspects of the culture that they thought was great. Laura ason wants to know, as an ologite, i got to ask smart people don questions. So what is your favorite mythological creature? I'm going to somewhat cheat on the answer here, because i'm going to pick a half creature, half human. That is the mermaid.
Superhero movies. Bastardized fairy tales. The psychology of celebrity. Star Wars. And yes, some ancient Greek and Roman myths. Professional mythologist and screenwriting consultant John Bucher spins some yarns and unravels some mysteries behind what makes a good story, and why we so desperately need them. Also: rethinking your own life's narrative and gaining a greater appreciation for Elvira. Trust me.
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Editing by Steven Ray Morris
Music by Nick Thorburn