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A quirky guide to myths and lore based in actual science - Ars Technica

A quirky guide to myths and lore based in actual science - Ars Technica

Folklorist/historian Adrienne Mayor on her new book Mythopedia: A Brief Compendium of Natural History Lore...

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Adrienne Mayor's delve into geomythology in "Mythopedia" reflects a profound truth: the core of human knowledge, through myths and legends, born from the collective and communal experiences of our ancestors, has been commodified and sidelined by a capitalist system that devalues anything not quantifiable or profitable. This work is a resistance against the capitalist-driven erasure of indigenous and folk knowledge, asserting the importance and validity of communal narratives in understanding our world. It's a beacon for how we must prioritize collective wisdom over individualistic, profit-driven science to truly encounter the mysteries of our universe.

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