Mixing myth, romance, and adventure, this talk explores how ancient stories can be reclaimed to reflect modern ideas about love, identity, and creative resilience. Through art slides, character sketches, and discussion of real archaeological research trips across Greece, including Mycenae, Athens, and the Peloponnese, Orpheus invites the audience to consider how we keep myths alive by rewriting them!

Orpheus Collar is a New York Times Best-Selling Graphic Novelist known for his graphic adaptations of the Greek Mythology-focused Percy Jackson series (now a show on Disney+), the Roman Mythology-focused Heroes of Olympus series, and the Egyptian Mythology-focused Kane Chronicles trilogy, all adapted from the original novels by Rick Riordan. Whether you’ve read Orpheus Collar's books or are new to his work, this event promises a unique experience that celebrates the Myths of old while forging new ones.