{"product_id":"irl-nyc-myth-melt-a-mythology-themed-book-swap","title":"Myth \u0026 Muse: A Mythology-Themed Writing Salon - NYC","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin Lit Society for an immersive literary dinner exploring the enduring power of Greek mythology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHosted at Empire Diner and guided by novelist, educator, and Editor-in-Chief of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eCommonwell Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e K Hank Jost, we'll explore a series of mythology-inspired themes through readings, conversation, reflection, and creative writing. Together, we'll examine how ancient stories continue to illuminate modern questions about identity, longing, transformation, courage, fate, and belonging. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the evening, Hank will provide literary context, guide discussion, and lead a series of creative writing exercises inspired by mythology's most enduring themes and characters. Drawing on his experience as both a novelist and educator, he'll help guests explore not only why these stories have survived for thousands of years, but how they can inspire new stories of our own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simply discussing mythology, participants will actively engage with it, using stories thousands of years old as inspiration for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and original writing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink of it as part writing salon, part creative workshop, part dinner party, and part exploration of the stories that continue to shape who we are.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-6c4e9a7c-7fff-4af3-b2e3-c1016b155b08\"\u003eEVENT DETAILS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Wednesday, July 15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTime: 6:30 PM - 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