Why is the Myth Alive? Discussion Meeting with Ventsislava Velikova

Why is the Myth Alive?
Meeting with Ventsislava Velikova · conversation and literary games

We have sent people into space, decoded the human genome, and filmed black holes. But myths? They don't even think of disappearing!
On the contrary! The old gods are returning as superheroes, ancient monsters inhabit our fantastic worlds, and we continue to tell stories about chosen ones, curses, fateful prophecies, and saviors of humanity.
Why?
Hasn't science given us enough answers? Or do myths answer entirely different questions?
Why do some fictional stories survive entire civilizations? How does a literary character become a myth? And is it possible that while we laugh at ancient beliefs, we are creating new myths ourselves without even noticing?
And who invents myths and who benefits from people believing in them?

On December 10, we invite the writer, artist, and publisher Ventsislava Velikova to delve into the amazing world of myths!

We will talk about ancient traditions and contemporary literature, about the mythological images that stubbornly reincarnate, and about the incredible ability of humans to turn reality into stories.
And, of course, we will play! We will deconstruct familiar myths, change their rules, and see what happens when we give an old story a completely new meaning.
Because mythology is not a museum of long-forgotten fantasies. It continues to be created. Right now. And we are participating in it!

The meeting is part of the Day of European Authors.

December 10, 18:30.
Community Center "Iskra-1924", 103 Captain Raycho Nikolov Street, Varna
Free admission!