SkinHeads- Lost and losing it
A Skin head is a member of a subculture that originated among working class youths in London, England in the 1960s that soon spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and ultimately the rest of the world. Name for their close-cropped or shaven heads, the first of the trend were greatly influenced by the West Indian (specifically Jamaican) rude boys and British mods, in regards to fashion, music and lifestyle. The subculture was mainly was based on the elements, not politics or race (most British skinheads of the 60’s were black). Contemporary skinhead fashions range from clean-cut 1960s mod-influenced styles to less-strict punk- and hardcore-influenced styles.
I believe in Polaroid Stories, both Skinheadboy and Skinheadgirl are representations of the myth of Princess Ariadne, hero Theseus and the Minotaur. The Minotaur came into creation when King Minos refused to sacrifice a handsome bull to please Apollo (in some versions Poseidon). Apollo or Poseidon, then cursed Minos' queen, Pasiphae, to fall in lust with that same bull. She created a facade of a cow to hide in to enable herself to make love to the bull. She gave birth to the Minotaur, a half bull half man monster. Minos in shame locked it away into a giant labyrinth.
Years later, when Minos son was killed in battle by Athenian soldiers, Minos demanded for Athens to deliver 7 men and women to be sent every 9 years (or in some versions every single year) to the labybrinth to be eaten by the monster. Theseus decided to end the reign of terror of the beast and offered himself as tribute to the Minotaur. He then met Ariadne, Minos' beautiful daughter, and they fell in love with each other at first sight. Ariadne did not wish for him to be killed and so she offered him a ball of magical golden string that would unravel to lead himself in and out of the labyrinth as well as a sword to sleigh the beast. Theseus is successful, but accounts of Ariadne's fate vary. Some say that she is taken away from her kingdom by Theseus and is made his Queen, and others say he abandoned her on the island on Naxos. In the latter version it is said she was found by the god Dionysus when he was wandering the earth and became is bride. Once again her fate varies, she is said to have been killed by Artemis or turned to stone by King Perseus. Dionysus after losing her descended to the underworld and brought her back to ascend with him to Mount Olympus.
Theseus continued on without Ariadne quite well. He returned to Athens and was forever celebrated as its greatest hero. He had all the qualities of the traditional hero (strength and courage), but he also was noted for being very wise. His early adventures benefited Athen's greatly and he was a very successful king. He consolidated Athen's political strength through shrewd military champaigns. He is credited as the founder of Athen's democracy, and even gave up much of his kingly power to the elected members of his assembly. He also was known to be quite generous to the poor and oppressed.
It is noteworthy to mention that by him giving power to his officials, it made it easier for him to duck out of his responsibilites to go on more adventures. It is said during his younger years he held great admiration for his cousin Heracles (not Hercules, Theseus isn't that cool). He and his cousin went on many adventures together and constantly saved each others lives through both brawn and wit.
However, as he aged, his wisdom began to deteriorate. He began going on more dangerous and foolish adventures and making poor life choices. In struggling to produce an heir for his kingdom his people began to lose patience with him. He died of exile away from his beloved Athens, and after death his people refused to bring him back for burial in his home land. "Forget you" indeed.
I believe in Polaroid Stories, both Skinheadboy and Skinheadgirl are representations of the myth of Princess Ariadne, hero Theseus and the Minotaur. The Minotaur came into creation when King Minos refused to sacrifice a handsome bull to please Apollo (in some versions Poseidon). Apollo or Poseidon, then cursed Minos' queen, Pasiphae, to fall in lust with that same bull. She created a facade of a cow to hide in to enable herself to make love to the bull. She gave birth to the Minotaur, a half bull half man monster. Minos in shame locked it away into a giant labyrinth.
Years later, when Minos son was killed in battle by Athenian soldiers, Minos demanded for Athens to deliver 7 men and women to be sent every 9 years (or in some versions every single year) to the labybrinth to be eaten by the monster. Theseus decided to end the reign of terror of the beast and offered himself as tribute to the Minotaur. He then met Ariadne, Minos' beautiful daughter, and they fell in love with each other at first sight. Ariadne did not wish for him to be killed and so she offered him a ball of magical golden string that would unravel to lead himself in and out of the labyrinth as well as a sword to sleigh the beast. Theseus is successful, but accounts of Ariadne's fate vary. Some say that she is taken away from her kingdom by Theseus and is made his Queen, and others say he abandoned her on the island on Naxos. In the latter version it is said she was found by the god Dionysus when he was wandering the earth and became is bride. Once again her fate varies, she is said to have been killed by Artemis or turned to stone by King Perseus. Dionysus after losing her descended to the underworld and brought her back to ascend with him to Mount Olympus.
Theseus continued on without Ariadne quite well. He returned to Athens and was forever celebrated as its greatest hero. He had all the qualities of the traditional hero (strength and courage), but he also was noted for being very wise. His early adventures benefited Athen's greatly and he was a very successful king. He consolidated Athen's political strength through shrewd military champaigns. He is credited as the founder of Athen's democracy, and even gave up much of his kingly power to the elected members of his assembly. He also was known to be quite generous to the poor and oppressed.
It is noteworthy to mention that by him giving power to his officials, it made it easier for him to duck out of his responsibilites to go on more adventures. It is said during his younger years he held great admiration for his cousin Heracles (not Hercules, Theseus isn't that cool). He and his cousin went on many adventures together and constantly saved each others lives through both brawn and wit.
However, as he aged, his wisdom began to deteriorate. He began going on more dangerous and foolish adventures and making poor life choices. In struggling to produce an heir for his kingdom his people began to lose patience with him. He died of exile away from his beloved Athens, and after death his people refused to bring him back for burial in his home land. "Forget you" indeed.