The transformation of the perception of Snake Island from an ancient heritage to a symbol of resistance to russian aggression.
Paper long abstract
For a considerable period, Snake Island attracted the attention of historians, biologists, and border guards, yet it exerted little influence on the everyday life of ukrainians. This situation changed in February 2022, when the bravery of the island’s garrison instilled resilience and hope in many people. Subsequently, Snake Island became the subject of intense public debate, international negotiations, and popular cultural expression. The heightened attention also prompted a renewed consideration of the ancient sacred significance that the greeks once ascribed to this island. Owing to the efforts of historians, cultural scholars, museum professionals, and journalists, Snake Island continues to occupy a prominent place in public discourse today, having become an integral element of contemporary mass culture. The objectives of future research will involve examining the forms and trajectories of transformation, as well as the perspectives and interpretations associated with the island.
Special emphasis should be placed on examining the parallels between antiquity and contemporary history, as well as on analyzing the appropriation of classical receptions as as symbols in the context of the present struggle.