Cupid and Psyche Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Setting
Um, EverywherePsyche's adventure takes her just about everywhere in the world of Greco-Roman mythology. She starts at in the mortal world, then goes to live with Cupid in his magical palace, eventu...
Context
The earliest version of the story of "Cupid and Psyche" that's still around today was originally written down by a Roman guy named Apuleius sometime during the 2nd century AD. The tale is included...
The Hero's Journey
The Hero's Journey is a framework that scholar Joseph Campbell came up with that many myths and stories follow. Many storytellers and story-readers find it a useful way to look at tales. (That's a...