JOURNAL ARTICLE

MYTHOS.

  • Published In: Poetry Ireland Review, 2025, n. 147. P. 133 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: aboutaleb, leena 3 of 3

Abstract

The poem "Mythos: After Sappho" explores themes of longing, identity, and cultural heritage through rich, symbolic imagery rooted in nature and myth. It reflects on personal and collective memory, intertwining elements of love, sacrifice, and transformation within a landscape imbued with spiritual and ancestral significance. The speaker evokes a connection to land, tradition, and mythological figures such as Andromeda and Astarte, expressing a complex interplay of desire, loss, and renewal. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Poetry Ireland Review. 2025/09, Issue 147, p133
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:03322998
  • Accession Number:193634452
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