Myth in the modern world

Still in circulation.

Retellings

Opera, novels, comics and films continue to rework these stories, which is how they always survived. Superhero narratives borrow heavily from the older material.

Planets, elements and brands carry mythological names.
Modern retellings often shift sympathy to figures the originals treated harshly.

Handling with care

For many communities these are current religious beliefs. Treating a living tradition as decorative material is the most common mistake in popular retelling.