Medusa - Story and Workshop
Mon, 07 Oct
|Zoom
What is a monster? And who determines what makes a monster? A beautiful woman, taken in a temple by Poseidon, punished by Athena for the sacriledge. The punishment - a transformation into a terrifying winged female with snakes instead of hair. The one gazed at, suddenly became invisible.
Time & Location
07 Oct 2024, 19:30 – 21:30 BST
Zoom
About the Event
Living on the margins of society. Transformations. Power and Powerlessnes. A beautiful woman, taken in a temple by Poseidon, punished by Athena for the sacriledge. Anyone who looked directly at her was immediately turned to stone. The one who was gazed at by men, suddenly became invisible. Medusa was punished for something that was done to her by someone of great power.
"Myths may be the home of the miraculous, but they are also mirrors of us. Which version of a story we choose to tell, which characters we place in the foreground, which ones we allow to fade into the shadows: these reflect both the teller and the reader, as much as they show the characters of the myth. We have made space in our storytelling to rediscover women who have been lost or forgotten. They are not villains, victims, wives and monsters: they are people.” ― Natalie Haynes
Practicalities
What will the event involve?
The first part of the event will be the telling of the story by Nana, followed by an exploration and discussion of the tale as a group.
Recording
This workshop will be recorded and sent out to all ticket holders. Recordings will be available for 30 days after the event.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is for adults of all genders who are interested in the transformation aspect of their journey. You do not have to know the story before you arrive, or do any preparation. Nana will tell you the story before we explore it together.
Content of Story
This story is for an adult audience. The story will explore themes such as grief, rape, exile and murder. The story will be told and explored sensitively. If you have been personally affected by any of the above themes, please ensure that you feel resourced and supported in order to attend in a way that allows you to remain connected with yourself and the material.
Course Content
The stories and material of the course are for personal use and growth only. Any recordings received are not be shared outide of the group. Any personal stories cannot be shared without the explicit consent of the person who shared them. The content and structure of course cannot be replicated without the facilitator's written consent.
Tickets
Live Workshop Ticket
£20.00
Total
£0.00