"It's hard to defeat a dragon, but one must try," we're told in the 1745 New Athens Encyclopedia. What is your 21st-century dragon? How can you conquer it? The answer might lie in the timeless stories of myths, fairy tales, and legends. These ancient characters faced daunting challenges, and their actions- whether wise or flawed- still offer valuable lessons today. Orpheus warns us not to look back, Belle teaches that true beauty lies within, and Scheherazade shows the power of storytelling to save lives. Join us as we uncover the surprising wisdom, humor, and practical advice in these classic tales to help slay our own modern-day dragons. This program is being presented as a seminar with limited enrollment to foster discussion.

Dr. Cora Bresciano is a writer, educator, and lecturer with a Ph.D. in Comparative Studies and an MFA in Creative Writing from Florida Atlantic University. She co-founded Blue Planet Global Education, taught literature and writing at FAU, and presents internationally on myth, literature, and cultural narratives in fiction, film, and politics.

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