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Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony, The
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Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony, The

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In Roberto Calasso's The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony, the wedding of Cadmus and Harmonia is presented as a pivotal moment in Greek mythology. This union, between the founder of Thebes and the daughter of Ares and Aphrodite, marks the last time gods and mortals interacted on friendly terms, signaling the end of a mythical golden age. The narrative retells classic Greek myths, exploring the primal meanings and the arbitrary power of nature and existence as embodied by the gods. The marriage itself was a grand event, attended by all the gods, and Harmonia received a necklace from Hephaestus that brought misfortune to its owners. Ultimately, both Cadmus and Harmonia were transformed into snakes.123

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