“Classical Myths in Modern Media: An Analysis of Adaptations and Retellings” Title: “Classical Myths in Modern Media: An Analysis of Adaptations and Retellings”

For your final project you will select some “modern” (from the Renaissance to the present day) media or practice that borrows from or is an adaptation/ retelling of a Classical myth. This can be visual art (painting, sculpture, etc.), literature (novel, comic books), film, video games, advertisement, technology and science (e.g., NASA), etc. You will answer the following questions: 
-What is the story that is being adapted? Where does the story come from in antiquity (i.e., is it from a particular text such as the Iliad)? Why do you think the creators chose this myth? 
-What changes (if any) are made from the original myth and why do you think these changes were made? 
-Who is the audience for this piece? How clear do you think it is that this piece comes from Classical mythology. For instance, the movie “Troy” is likely to be well understood as coming from Greek mythology while the film “Oh Brother, Where Art Though? (which is based on the Odyssey) has less clear Classical roots.