Myth in the modern world: essays on intersections with ideology and culture

"Ubiquitous and enduring, myths remain an inherent part of culture. These 10 essays explore the role of myth in the modern world, delving not only into science fiction and fantasy, but also into sport, terrorist rhetoric and television. The power of myth extends beyond ancient stories to expres...

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Collaborateurs: Whitt, David (Éditeur intellectuel) ; Perlich, John R. (Éditeur intellectuel)
Type de support: Imprimé Livre
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Jefferson, North Carolina McFarland & Company [2014]
Dans:Année: 2014
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RelBib Classification:AA Sciences des religions
AG Vie religieuse
Sujets non-standardisés:B Myth
B Myth in literature
B Myth in mass media
B Myth in motion pictures
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Résumé:"Ubiquitous and enduring, myths remain an inherent part of culture. These 10 essays explore the role of myth in the modern world, delving not only into science fiction and fantasy, but also into sport, terrorist rhetoric and television. The power of myth extends beyond ancient stories to express the hopes, fears and reality of everyday life"--
Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0786478403