In my last post, I made reference to the film Inception having themes and similarities to the Greek epic, The Odyssey. Well, it comes as no surprise to me then, that there is an even more obvious and apparent reference to Greek mythology.
As soon as I heard the Ellen Page's character introduced as "Ariadne," I knew the name was a reference or allusion to something and figured likely Greek or Latin.
According to one legend about Ariadne, she was a woman who gave Theseus a sword and a ball of thread, helping him to be the only man who went into the labyrinth, slay the Minotaur, and return safely.
Obviously, one can see how Ellen Page's character, like Ariadne, helped Leo's character survive the maze of dreams and slay his own demons in the movie.
Of course, the word/name Ariadne today is often used in conjunction in solving puzzles, logic, and ethical dilemmas. Just check out the page on Wikipedia about Ariadne's Thread.
So, once again, I will tip my hat in acknowledgment of the movie Inception. The similarities between Ariadne of myth and Ariadne of movie are well done. And maybe if you didn't buy my Odyssey comparisons in the last post, this will help convince you.
With all that being said, I'd like to go out on record right now and say that Inception will not win an Oscar for Best Picture, however, I do believe it will be nominated. If I end up being wrong, feel free to suggest ways I can atone with a comment on my blog.
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