Myth in the Modern World
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9780786478408
Description: "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"--