📚 Day 2 of the Work with Myths Workshop in Łódź – Youth, Myth, and the Power of Storytelling 🇵🇱✨
The day began with a special visit to the offices of MSK, our Polish partner and local host. We had the chance to learn more about their activities, meet the wider team, and exchange thoughts about the next steps of our collaboration. It was a great opportunity to deepen our connection and reflect on how local institutions like MSK empower youth through culture and education. Thank you MSK for the wonderful tour!
Following that, we headed to XXIII Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. ks. prof. Józefa Tischnera, where the second day of the Work with Myths workshop took place — bringing the project directly into a school setting filled with energy, curiosity, and ideas.
🧩 The day opened with an introduction by the Greek coordinating team, presenting the project’s vision and how it connects mythology with entrepreneurship. Students were also introduced to the upcoming mentoring programme, which offers a chance to actively participate in the next phase of the project.
🇵🇱 The Polish team continued with a full presentation in their native language, ensuring that the local students fully understood the mission of the project and the benefits of participating in the mentoring process. Their clear and engaging delivery helped build a bridge between the workshop and the school community.
They also presented their Booklet and Report, offering a unique view into Poland’s own approach to mythology-inspired entrepreneurship. Their work showcased how local myths and cultural elements can shape innovative business concepts, empowering young people to connect with their heritage in creative ways.
📚 Next, Greece presented its research findings, focusing on two key outputs:
- The Booklet, which explores Greek and Thracian mythology and its relevance to regional identity.
- The Report, which showcases Greek companies that integrate mythology into their branding — from cosmetics inspired by nymphs to fashion lines that modernize ancient symbolism.
🇮🇹 The session concluded with the Italian team, who presented their own Booklet and Report, highlighting how Sicilian myths and local storytelling traditions can be used to build brand identities and support sustainable businesses rooted in heritage.
🗣️ The students had the chance to ask questions and engage with all three presentations, fostering an atmosphere of open dialogue, curiosity, and intercultural learning. Many expressed interest in the mentoring programme and the idea of starting a business inspired by local legends — proving that mythology still speaks to the ambitions of today’s youth.
🍽 After the educational part of the day, the group enjoyed a delicious lunch at Anatewka Restaurant, a space filled with Jewish-inspired flavors and stories of multicultural Łódź.
🛍️ A short walk along Piotrkowska Street followed, where participants visited shops like Cepelia and Folkstar — both examples of businesses that translate culture, folklore, and craft into creative entrepreneurship.
💫 And here’s a local twist: there’s a Łódź legend that says if you look at a map from above, Piotrkowska Street resembles the silhouette of a woman — a symbolic figure said to represent the spirit of the city: strong, graceful, and full of stories. In a city built by weavers, merchants, and artists, even the streets seem to carry myths of their own.
🎓 The day reminded us that mythology isn’t just something to be studied — it’s a living force that can empower young people to imagine, create, and lead. Through education, collaboration, and inspiration, Day 2 made clear that storytelling is one of the most powerful tools in entrepreneurship.
🙏 Special thanks to MSK for their excellent coordination, and to the staff and students of XXIII Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. ks. prof. Józefa Tischnera High School for their enthusiasm and openness. We can’t wait to see how their ideas grow in the next phase of the project!
