Thanks so much for this Agnes. Lovely writing and, as usual, filled with detail and connections I would not otherwise have made. I love the idea of "the story". Your article reminded me of the work of Joseph Campbell and his "Power of Myth" where he defines Myth as not having to be 'factually true' but, rather, the "truth that we tell ourselves" and around which we organize our values, politics and behaviours. Please keep up the marvelous work.
I remember that very first online talk about salt and the hazy, legendy bits of the founding of Rome! As you so wisely stated that day, let’s begin at the beginning! Brilliant post and always love how you bring all these threads together in such a fascinating narrative!
Thanks so much for this Agnes. Lovely writing and, as usual, filled with detail and connections I would not otherwise have made. I love the idea of "the story". Your article reminded me of the work of Joseph Campbell and his "Power of Myth" where he defines Myth as not having to be 'factually true' but, rather, the "truth that we tell ourselves" and around which we organize our values, politics and behaviours. Please keep up the marvelous work.
That's an intriguing point, I shall look him up. & thanks for the kind comments!
I remember that very first online talk about salt and the hazy, legendy bits of the founding of Rome! As you so wisely stated that day, let’s begin at the beginning! Brilliant post and always love how you bring all these threads together in such a fascinating narrative!
Thanks Joanna, you were one of the stalwarts of the talks!
Four years ago!!!
I know!?!
Thank you for making Rome’s history so accessible. I’ve always been smitten by the Lupa - who doesn’t want to believe in a good story!
thanks Michelle!
Thank you for your impressive insights and superb storytelling.
thank you! What a lovely comment!
Fascinating, thanks.
thank you!