How and Why are Myths Adapted?

Why use ancient myth?

Myths are not fixed but fluid.

Familiarity

Enjoyment

Usefulness

Universality

Link with the Past

Cultural Literacy

Opportunity for Innovation

 

How myth changes?

translation from Greek to Latin to English

reworking myths in new contexts (modernization)

new interpretations

new genres/media
from poem to painting, philosophy, music, cinema, video games, internet, cartoons, etc.

This  material has been published on the web by Prof. Tom Sienkewicz for his students at Monmouth College. If you have any questions, you can contact him at toms@monm.edu.

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