Tag: Contemporary Poetry

Katabasis: Exploring the Descent Motif from Ancient Myth to Modern Storytelling

Katabasis: Exploring the Descent Motif from Ancient Myth to Modern Storytelling

Explore the concept of katabasis, the descent into the underworld, from its mythological roots to its powerful use in contemporary novels by authors like R.F. Kuang, Adam Hever, and Lucia Estrada.

January 28, 2026