And a Hero Will Save Us; What Do Heroes from Ancient and Medieval Epics Teach Us in the 21st Century?
Heroic characters portrayed in world epics serve as universal archetypes, adhering to the theories of Campbell and Jung, throughout the centuries. Through careful analysis of these figures and their noble qualities and feats, we come to realize that they continuously shape us in the 21st century. Ex...
Main Author: | Jonathan Needham |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Athens Institute for Education and Research
2018-04-01
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Series: | Athens Journal of Humanities & Arts |
Online Access: | https://www.athensjournals.gr/humanities/2018-5-2-4-Needham.pdf |
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