Founding Myths at the Louvre: From Hercules to Darth Vader

Founding myths at the Louvre Paris ©Sylvia Davis

Icarus, Gilgamesh, Hercules, and Darth Vader, what do they have in common? More than meets the eye. Whether written or sung, drawn or carved, myths are part of every civilization, including our contemporary popular culture. They recount the forces of good and evil, the cycles of nature, and the creation of the world. Faces and names may change, but the silver cord remains … read on

[France Today magazine • February 2016]

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