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Welcome @Hyperion......about time you got your name in lights!:unsure: Mebbe we can call you "Hype" for short!(y)

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@Hyperion


Three significant reasons I like your username:


“Hyperion” the Heavenly God of Light, is prominently illustrated in Greek mythology as a minor Titan deity during the Golden Age; yet beautifully symbolized in English Literature as an ancient myth alive in contemporary art, and soon to receive heartfelt-glorified recognition from Bradley Cooper’s new WB film, based on the four-book series, written by Dan Simmons.


According to the rationalizing historian Diodorus Siculus, Hyperion was the name of the first person to understand the movement of the sun and moon, and their effect on the seasons, and explains that, because of this, he was said to be their "father"…

He represented light, wisdom, and watchfulness.


What exactly became of Hyperion is unclear, but it’s believed that he remains imprisoned in the pit of Tartarus, suffering and tormented for all eternity.


Hyperion in Literature—

John Keats famously wrote and later abandoned a poem called Hyperion, which dealt with the subject of the Titanomachy. In the poem, Hyperion is given importance as a powerful Titan. The poem ends in mid-line, as Keats never completed it.


First and foremost symbol, which is used in the poem, is the replacement of old order with the new one. It seems that John Keats has used this symbol very carefully. He prefers new order on the old one. He has presented Titans as the old gods, who are lethargic.

Their thinking is old; they are stubborn; they resist the general law of nature viz. change, therefore, the poet does not prefer them. Their thinking is stuck between vengeance and rise. They have no desire of improvement.

In short, John Keats has illustrated them as statues, who do not want anything but worship. They are outdated, thus, no more required. On the other hand, Olympians are energetic; they have new ideas; they prefer change and reformation; they love art; they want new creations. They are better than the old gods. John Keats wants them in power.


The old gods represent the old system, whereas the new gods are representative of new system. Thus, it is the major symbol of this poem which is related to social and political issues.
Here’s an extract from the poem, words spoken by Hyperion:

Saturn is fallen, am I too to fall?…
I cannot see—but darkness, death and darkness.
Even here, into my centre of repose,
The shady visions come to domineer,
Insult, and blind, and stifle up my pomp.—
Fall!—No, by Tellus and her briny robes!
Over the fiery frontier of my realms
I will advance a terrible right arm
Shall scare that infant thunderer, rebel Jove,
And bid old Saturn take his throne again.


Hyperion in the Titanomachy—

“The Titanomachy was a series of battles that were fought over a period of ten years between the Titans (the older generation of deities) and the Olympians (the younger generation). The purpose of the war was to decide which generation would dominate the universe and it ended with Zeus and the other Olympians overthrowing the Titans.”

(There is little reference to Hyperion during this epic battle.)
And, then, there’s Bradley Coopers new WB film to look forward to:

Bradley Cooper's Hyperion Adaptation Shifts from TV Show to WB Movie

“The books tell a story that is set 700 years after the destruction of Old Earth and picks up at a time where the entire galaxy is at war. The tale is based around seven strangers from different backgrounds who are on a mission to unlock the secrets of the planet Hyperion’s Time Tombs. Each of the travelers believes they alone have the knowledge and power to save mankind as they know it.”

According to this telling, it’s quite interesting to note how social and political issues endure even after destruction of “Old Earth”… one can only imagine that the same unsolvable problems we face today are perhaps either-neither, and simply [continue] as facets of life in the world of reality, as it does in the realm of imagination. The vast difference being the former laden with real human suffering vs. the latter of art imitating life.

By the way, welcome!🌹
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This is why I enjoy SF, I am always learning, whether I retain the information or not is another matter. :rolleyes:
 
Hyperion said:
I still work, software engineer. I'm in Baltimore, USA.
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Welcome from a soon-to-be-neighbor to your south (used to live in Nebraska but soon to be located in Leisure World, Silver Spring, Maryland).

Have you made any retirement plans yet or do you intend to work longer?

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RubyK said:
Welcome Hyperion! How did you find Senior Forums? You will like it here.

I celebrated my 83rd birthday this week.
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I felt old and grumpy this morning and did some research, searching and found it. When I saw it seemed to be pretty active, I signed up right away, loving it so far! I feel that older people are very much under appreciated in my country, so say the least.
 
Welcome from Maine! If you have questions about ANYTHING, there are plenty of great folks here to give you some answers! Plenty of help and encouragement.
Go Ravens?
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Hi Hyperion welcome, glad you are joining this ever growing forum
You'll meet wonderful group of members from around the world which makes SF a unique place to hang out every day
I look forward to your future posts
Sue in Buffalo,NY
 
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