Magic, monsters, and make-believe heroes: how myth and religion shape fantasy culture

"Through an exploration of fantasy culture, this book asks why we are so eager to invest in storyworlds that, on the surface, can't possibly be true. And, more than that, why we continue to tell the same fantastic stories over and over again. To say, "Well, Hollywood has run out of go...

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Main Author: Cowan, Douglas E. 1958- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Oakland, California University of Californiarnia Press [2019]
In:Year: 2019
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Fantasy film / Daydream / Fantasyrole-playing / Magic
Further subjects:B Fantasy films
B Fantasy
B Fantasy games
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