Adapting Classical Mythology with Maria Zoccola
Sat, Jul 12
|Zoom
Discover the lasting impact of mythology, how it shapes how we see ourselves and the world. In this workshop, you’ll explore how ancient stories shape modern identity, power, and beauty—and create your own myth-inspired poems that speak to today’s truths and transformations.
Time & Location
Jul 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Zoom
About the Event
This generative workshop will explore mythology's enduring influence, examining how ancient stories continue to shape our understanding of identity, power, beauty, and human nature.
We’ll begin by looking at how classical myth informs contemporary poetry, starting with Helen of Troy, 1993, and expanding into works by poets like Rita Dove and Alice Oswald, who reimagine myth through modern lenses. These texts will serve as a springboard for discussing how myth lives within literature, poetry, and art.
Participants will then receive creative prompts to write their own myth-inspired poems, whether drawing from ancient sources or reinventing archetypes to reflect today’s world. No prior knowledge of mythology is required—just curiosity and a love for story.
MARIA ZOCCOLA is a queer Southern writer and educator from Memphis, Tennessee. Her debut collection of poetry, HELEN OF TROY, 1993, came out with Scribner on January 14, 2025. She holds a…
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Zoom link and details
Nebraska Poetry Society is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Adapting Classical Mythology with Maria Zoccola Time: Jul 12, 2025 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86704151505?pwd=BCD6uMoE7lggvjzCOOHwWP3bpxFUWB.1 Meeting ID: 867 0415 1505 Passcode: 439667
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