Myths and fairy tales are a phantasmagorical form of transmission of word but as well of images. This makes them very interesting study cases. Where is the origin of these grotesque tales? …
Esse est percipi?
According to George Berkeley (1685-1753), material things do not exist until they have been observed.
Does a rainbow exist if there is no human, animal or camera to perceive it?
Does a place exist if it has never been archived or documented?
Probably... But I still err on the side of caution.
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One day, Zeus noticed Io, and he lusted after her. Some say she rejected his advances until he caused her own father to drive her out into the fields. Here, Zeus covered her with clouds to …