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From Hercules to Harry Potter:

From Hercules to Harry Potter:. Mythology in Film. Table of Contents. What is Myth? Myth and Truth The Cauldron of Story The Three Faces of Myth Archetypes & The Hero’s Journey Mythical Elements from… Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire Mulan

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From Hercules to Harry Potter:

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  1. From Hercules to Harry Potter: Mythology in Film

  2. Table of Contents What is Myth? Myth and Truth The Cauldron of Story The Three Faces of Myth Archetypes & The Hero’s Journey Mythical Elements from… Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire Mulan The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings The Golden Compass Star Wars: The Phantom Menace

  3. From Hercules to Harry Potter What is Myth?

  4. What is Myth? A traditional story about heroes or supernatural beings, often explaining the origins of a natural phenomena  or aspects of human behavior (Dickerson & O’Hara). Myths are… WHO?: Constant among all humans in all times. WHAT?: The “glue” that holds societies together; basis for morality, government, & national identity WHEN?: The thread that holds past, present, & future together. WHY?: Essential ingredient in all codes of conduct; patterns of beliefs that give meaning to life. (Bierlein, p. 5)

  5. What is Myth? (cont.) Myth is part of a broader body of literature, with fantasy & fairy tales, called Fäerie • Fay-ry- the realm of the Fay (a broad range of creatures, not just fairies: elves, dwarves, goblins, etc.) (Tolkien). Fairies, Goblins and Dwarfs by Howard David Johnson, 2007

  6. What is Myth? (cont.) Fäerie is a broad continuum, with myth on one side and fairy tales on the other, and heroic tales and fantasy falling somewhere in between (Dickerson & O’Hara, pp. 26 – 28).

  7. What is Myth? (cont.) Myth Legend Fairy Tale

  8. From Hercules to Harry Potter Myth andTruth Time Saving Truth from Falsehood and Envy by François Lemoyne, 1737

  9. Myth and Truth The word myth has come to mean a story which is untrue. “Myth may be true. Any myth that has survived centuries certainly contains truth. However, myth and history are not at odds, nor are myth and truth.” • Muthos (Greek) = word or speech, or logos = an account through reason • Later, both came to mean "an account or story" or an account of what was true • Later, muthos - an account through story; logos - an account through reason • Plato's time – fictionalized account; muthoi - philosophical ideas (K. C. Davis, p. 11; Dickerson & O’Hara, pp. 30 - 32) If you believe in fairies, clap your hands!

  10. Myth and Truth (cont.) “The truth of myth does not depend on history or language. The truth of myth stands beyond history, enters history, and informs history.” • Realistic fiction contains truth about human nature, the nature of God or gods, love, or the absolute corrupting power of the one Ring. • Myth holds an objective truth that is independent of any time, place, or culture. • The truth of myth or fairy tales is through self recognition. • Myth reaches people in general; universal and transcends culture. • Myth is how we comprehend our own experience. (Bierlein, p. 5; Dickerson & O’Hara, pp. 35 – 36; Neal, pp. 14 - 15) Harry Potter – The Mirror of Erised, Mary GrandPre

  11. From Hercules to Harry Potter The Cauldronof Story

  12. The Cauldron of Story (Tolkien) Legend Story is a soup containing bones Soup = story Bones = “its sources and material” Ladle = author Cauldron = massive kettle containing all of Story ever been told Ingredients = history, myths, legends, fairy tales The pot has “always been boiling, and to it have continually been added new bits,” savory or unsavory Fairy Tale Author serves up their story History

  13. From Hercules to Harry Potter The Three Facesof Myth and Fäerie

  14. Three Faces of Myth and Fäerie(Tolkien) Three elements of reality: natural, supernatural, and man (Dickerson & O’Hara, p. 42) • Mythical toward the supernatural • A world of angels & demons & a supreme being • Fairy tales depend on the supernatural • Supernatural remain in the background • Viewed with a sense of mystery & awe

  15. Three Faces of Myth and Fäerie(Tolkien) • Magical toward Nature (Dickerson & O’Hara, p. 43) • Most important in the definition of myth • Nature is magical (Trees can move, speak, defend themselves, get angry) • Does not deny science but it does deny that science is the only way to understand nature Treebeard and the Hobbits by Per Sjogren, 2003

  16. Three Faces of Myth and Fäerie(Tolkien) • The mirror of scorn and pity (mercy) towards man (Dickerson & O’Hara, pp. 48 – 49) • Sorrow & the desire to see restoration (e.g., Gandalf to Frodo re: Gollum, “It was pity that stayed Bilbo's hand.”) • We pity ourselves as a race • We pity ourselves as individuals • We feel regret and remorse for our own actions • We feel sympathy for the perpetrators as well as the victims • We hope for redemption & justice (e.g., Frodo must hope Gollum can be Smeagol; Luke must have faith Vader can be Anakin again)

  17. References Bierlein, J. F. (1994). Parallel myths. New York: Ballantine Books. Campbell, J. (2008). The hero with a thousand faces. Novato, Ca.: New World Library. BollingenSeries XVII, 3rd ed. Davis, Bryan M. (1997). The Archetypal Hero in Literature, Religion, Movies, and Popular Culture.Retrieved 7/29/10 from http://www.tatsbox.com/hero Davis, K. C. (2005). Don’t know much about world myths. New York: Harper Collins. Dickerson, M. & O’Hara, D. (2006). From Homer to Harry Potter: A handbook on myth and fantasy. Grand Rapids, MN: Brazos. Dirk, T. (2010). Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (1977). Retrieved on 8/13/10 from http://www.filmsite.org/starw.html.

  18. References (cont.) Greydanus, S. D. (2010). Why Star Wars still matters. Retrieved 8/12/10 from www.decentfilms.com/articles/starwars.html. harrypotter.wikia.com hdm.wikia.com Myth encyclopedia: Myths and legends of the world. Animals in mythology. Retrieved on 8/12/10 from www.mythencyclopedia.com/Am-Ar/Animals-in- Mythology.html. Advameg. Neal, C. (2007). Wizards, wardrobes and wookies: Navigating good and evil in Harry Potter, Narnia and Star Wars. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.

  19. References (cont.) Owens, K. (2009) Draconika Dragons. Retrieved 8/8/10 from www. Draconika.com/index. Reihla (2004). The way of the Jedi: A comparison of the Jedi order to the Japanese Samurai. Retrieved on 8/15/10 from www.sagajournal.com/rwayofjedi.html. Smith, E.L., & Brown, N. R. (2007). The complete idiot’s guide to world mythology: Timeless tales and legends from every corner of the globe. New York: Alpha. Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed. Dir. Kevin Burns. 2007. The History Channel.       Videocassette Tolkien, J. R. R. (1989). “On fairy-story.” Tree and leaf. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, p. 9-73. Warren, L., et al. (2000). The hero’s journey. Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction: Maricopa Community Colleges. Retrieved 7/29/10 fromhttp://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/smc/journey/main.html.

  20. Original Artwork !!! Myth Takes. 2008. !!! Warp, Web. 13 Aug. 2010. <http://pitchfork.com/ reviews/albums/9956-myth-takes/>. (Cover Artist unknown) Fairies, Goblins and Dwarfs by Howard David Johnson, 2007 Game Wallpapers. com.The Golden Compass. 2007. Wallpapers-s.oorg. Shiny      Entertainment. Web. 13 Aug. 2010. </http://wallpaper-s.org/      18__The_Golden_Compass,_2007.htm>. The Legend of Susanuoby Howard David Johnson The Lightning Thief (book jacket) by John Rocco, 2008. Meditation by KuroSamarai. http://artzone.daz3d.com/index.php?/gallery/user/vi/&mid= 134537&aid=32859 Harry Potter – The Mirror of Erised, Mary GrandPre Time Saving Truth from Falsehood and Envy by François Lemoyne, 1737 Treebeard and the Hobbits by Per Sjogren, 2003 Every effort was made to provide information for every image used in this presentation.

  21. Photos from Movies: Beowulf. Dir. Robert Zemeckis. 2007, Paramount Pictures. Warner Home Video, 2008. DVD. The Golden Compass. Dir. Chris Weitz. 2007. New Line Cinema. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Dir. Christopher Columbus. 2002. Warner       Bros. , 2003. DVD. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Dir. David Yates. 2010. Warner       Bros. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Dir. Mike Newell. 2005. Warner       Bros. , 2006. DVD. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Dir. David Yates. 2009. Warner       Bros. , 2009. DVD. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Dir. David Yates. 2007. Warner       Bros. , 2007. DVD. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Dir. Alfonso Cuaron 2004. Warner       Bros. , 2004 DVD. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Dir. Christopher Columbus. 2001. Warner       Bros. , 2002. DVD. Hero. Dir. Yimou Zhang. 2002. Miramax, 2004. DVD.

  22. Photos from movies (cont.) The Last Samurai. Dir. Edward Zwick. 2003 Warner Bros. 2004, DVD. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Dir. Peter Jackson. 2001. New Line Cinema. Mulan. Dirs. Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook. 1998. Buena Vista. Star Wars Episode II: The Attack of the Clones. Dir. George Lucas. 2002 Lucasfilms. Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Dir. Irving Kershner. 1980. Lucasfilms. Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Dir. George Lucas. 1977. Lucasfilms. Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Dir. George Lucas. 1999. Lucasfilms. Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. Dir. Richard Marquand. 1983. Lucasfilms. Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Dir. George Lucas. 2005. Lucasfilms. All images were located using Google images search. Credit was provided when available.

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