We went and saw a movie last night. Yeah, it was good. The film is “a tribute to the final moments of Hollywood’s golden age.” This movie is set in 1969. Most (all?) movie critics consider the Golden Age for movies to have ended in the 1950s. Which raises the question, “what is a golden age?”
I tried to find it on Wikipedia. Which leads you to a disambiguation page. “Golden Age refers to a mythological period of primeval human existence perceived as an ideal state when human beings were pure and free from suffering. ” The lead article is about a time in Greek mythology that was the first of five great times for humans. The lead article also lists Golden Ages for Hindu, Bramha Kumaris, Norse, Bible, Fantasy, and Present-day usage.
It seems the term golden age is being applied to many things. If you’re looking for a rabbit hole to disappear into, this one is ready.