Open AccessThe COVID-19 Saga: Myths, Allegories and the Aftermath for Contemporary and Future Practice
Author(s) -
Αndreas S. Papazoglou,
Christos Tsagkaris,
Dimitrios V. Moysidis,
Athanasios Alexiou,
Georgios Vourvoulakis
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the open public health journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.221
H-Index - 7
ISSN - 1874-9445
DOI - 10.2174/1874944502114010498
Subject(s) - mythology , humanity , allegory , pandemic , interpretation (philosophy) , action (physics) , covid-19 , health care , promotion (chess) , public relations , environmental ethics , sociology , political science , medicine , history , politics , philosophy , law , art history , pathology , linguistics , physics , disease , quantum mechanics , infectious disease (medical specialty) , classics
The mythical fight of Heracles against the Hydra presents an allegory to the fight of humanity against the COVID-19 pandemic. The rational interpretation of the myth can help people understand the intricacies of the management of healthcare crises. Combined with this, the myth can also create respect for healthcare workers and inspire individuals to take positive action in the fight against COVID-19. Although myths have been regarded as a threat to public health, mythological elements and allegories can become potent tools of health promotion.