Mythology Archives

Shape of Water and Our Fascination with Monster Romance

Greek mythology is full of lusty satyrs and centaurs that sleep with goddesses. Hokusai's “The Dream of the Fisherman’s Wife” is considered an early progenitor of tentacle porn. And The Shape of Water is a story, lush with adult desires, about outsiders. Why are we so fascinated by beasts and monsters?

Karanjeet Kaur July 15, 2016

Culture

Why Looking at Raavan in a More Forgiving Light Gives India Some Hope

In an India divided over Ram, our willingness to not other Raavan, can serve as a unifier. Our inclination to acknowledge a different point of view – to break the idea of Raavan as a stock evil cardboard villain – is an example of the part of India that is still open to ideas. Raavan gives us that hope.

Pooja Bhula June 4, 2016