Aetna

Nod to Myth
Written By Cara

Aetna could represent many things.

  • A modern version of Hephaestus’ automatons, metal people (& animals) he crafted were as real as living beings. This could mean a “Lars and the Real Girl” romantic or friendship equivalent for Hephaestus, who seems alone.

  • Mount Etna is often associated with Hephaestus. It is said to imprison the monstrous Typhoeus, who also arbitrated a land squabble between Hephaestus and Demeter.

  • The eyes on screens could be a nod to the many cyclops who worked for Hephaestus in the myths. Eyes also symbolize perception and vigilance, access to forbidden knowledge, and surveillance.

Cara

Cara is a creative writer. Her written works have been featured and published in numerous platforms, including Thought Catalog, Eternal Remedy, and Vagabomb.

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