Mythevorming in de hedendaagse cultuur. (Geleentheidsrede).(text in Norwegian or Swedish) From: Literator | Date: April 1, 2003| Author: Janssens, Marcel | COPYRIGHT 2003 Literator Society of South Africa. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Abstract

The concept of myth In contemporary culture

In contemporary culture the concept of "myth" is subjected to profound changes, both in the fields of knowing and of values. A tendency to demythologize is evident everywhere. Owing to the prominent procedures of covering and cross-over, ancient myths are mixed with many other thematic aspects in contemporary literature, e.g. in postmodern adaptations of Greek myths. With regard to culture, "myth" is used i...