Keep it in the Family: Incest as a Storytelling Device
Update: 2025-04-09
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Ever wonder why some of the best stories make you say, “Oh no… please don’t do that” before immediately leaning in closer?From ancient mythology to modern prestige television, this taboo theme has been used to explore power, fate, trauma, and the unraveling of societies. In this episode, we trace its use from the tragedies of Greek myth to the shocking twists of contemporary cinema, unpacking why writers continue to return to this most controversial of narrative tools. Is it just for shock value, or is there something deeper at play? Join us to hear more about storytelling’s most infamous forbidden fruit.
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