Throughout Jim Henson's movie, I couldnt help but notice the vast difference in societal points of view. Sexual assult was the topic that hit home for me the most, because I unfortunatly have close friends who have survived an ordeal. Back then, society was constantly exploiting women and blaming them for any woe they may have encountered. Society took all power from women and it was placed in the men's hands. So if a women was raped, it was her fault. But from a mediator position, it is not fair to put blame on a victim already strpped of importance and power. Today, similar discrimination takes place, however now sexual assult is seen as negative and illegal in societies eyes. This is the way it should have always been. This helps protect women but also give them the power to stand up and voice what else is wrong.
Perseus, being the son of Zues, was successful with the slaying of Medusa. Although he is a son of a God, he had to learn and overcome adversity. Myths are useful, for lessons and arithmitic. However, people will soak in these lessons different ways, based on their own life experiences. With this in mind, I think it is fair to say Myths cannot be considered a legitimate construct.
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