TECHNOLOGY
Mythology Meets Modernity
Mythological gods had many items to represent them, including different tools. For Zeus, lightning bolts; Perseus, intimi-
dating with his earthshaking trident; and Artemis, skillful with her bow and arrow. Even heroes had their own set of gadgets.
The first hero that many come to think of is Perseus: a magic bag, winged sandals, and a shining shield.
But it’s not only technology that characterize these unique characters. Stories of Sisyphus’ trickery, Atalanta’s swift-
ness, and Heracles’ strength all are distinct aspects mythology. These people, however, could have greatly benefited from
what the modern world knows today.
(Warning: Mythology may be considerably condensed now due to these recommendations.)
Apollo must have a Tinder.
“Hey, Daphne, are you on Tinder?”
“I swear to the gods, Apollo, I am swiping
sinistra on you.”
Sisyphus needs Journey.
“Don’t stop… believing… hold on to that
rock, yeah…”
On that note, Ixion would have loved Johnny Cash.
“I fell into the burning ring of fire, and at
this point I kind of just deal with it now.”
Cassandra would have loved a lie detector.
“You see that? Do you believe me now? This clearly says
I’m telling the truth!”
Odysseus could have used Google Maps. Especially the weather
updates to recalculate routes.
“Honey, I’m back home! Wouldn’t it be weird and really
terrible if I had to wander around for ten years, meet a witch,
and have to beat up a lot of guys when I came home?”
“That’s oddly specific, but yes, that… would be pretty
bad.”
- Joseph Delamerced
Vox Latina
2015-2016 Volume 2
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