Myth in the Modern World

McFarland & Co Inc, 2014

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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, this volume reveals, extends beyond ancient stories of gods and heroes to express the hopes, fears and reality of everyday life.

ISBN-13
9780786478408
ISBN-10
0786478403
Publisher
McFarland & Co Inc
Year
2014
Publication date
2014-05-01
Pages
240
Dimensions
229x152x12
Weight
331