I find your analysis of loneliness and myths wonderfully illuminating. I can relate to a few of your examples. The Sisyphus one, accepting one’s loneliness without regret or grief, may not be what the folklore intended, but certainly is a thing. For those who are interested in Greek mythology but not inclined the original, Stephen Fry’s Mythos is a funny and accessible modern retelling.
I find your analysis of loneliness and myths wonderfully illuminating. I can relate to a few of your examples. The Sisyphus one, accepting one’s loneliness without regret or grief, may not be what the folklore intended, but certainly is a thing. For those who are interested in Greek mythology but not inclined the original, Stephen Fry’s Mythos is a funny and accessible modern retelling.