The COVID-19 Saga: Myths, Allegories and the Aftermath for Contemporary and Future Practice
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Published:2021-11-26
Issue:1
Volume:14
Page:498-500
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ISSN:1874-9445
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Container-title:The Open Public Health Journal
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language:en
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Short-container-title:TOPHJ
Author:
Papazoglou Andreas S.,Tsagkaris Christos,Moysidis Dimitrios V.,Alexiou Athanasios,Vourvoulakis Georgios
Abstract
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.
Publisher
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Community and Home Care,Health (social science)
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