Themen-Talk

The figure of Oedipus has found its way into literature, philosophy, and the arts in many ways. What does Sophocles' drama from 800 BC tell us? And why has the myth of Oedipus become part of our collective memory?

This season, selected performances will again be followed by in-depth discussions with experts and the artists involved. The focus will be on the myths of the world. Myths continue to enjoy unbroken popularity. Rightly so? What do they tell us about the past, present, and future—and about us as human beings? Myths are stories. Myths are untrue stories, lies, and deceptions. Myths are timeless truths. Myths are models that shape our collective actions and experiences. Myths are constantly being rewritten, based on playful and free variation, and are in constant flux. Myths can also become ideologies and thus dangerous. That is what the themed talks will be about. Freely adapted from Hölderlin: “Because we are conversation and learn from each other.”