Jasmine Elmer

Historian Jasmine Elmer, an expert on Greek mythology, dives deep into the myth of the Minotaur. She unravels the complex origins of this half-bull, half-man creature, connecting it to human desires and societal taboos. The dark tale of Pasiphae's love for the bull and the implications of King Minos’s choices expose themes of shame and morality. Elmer also explores the Minotaur's symbolism in Minoan culture and how it reflects on masculinity and monstrosity, while touching on Picasso’s artistic interpretations that echo its duality.