Neomythology: A New Religious Mythology

The purpose of this paper was to present the link between the myths in the plots of modern entertainment products, such as science fiction novels, movies, comic books and video games, with the motifs of New Religiosity. The plots employed in these products are of a mythical nature. This re-emergence...

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Main Author: Xidakis, Ioannis (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: MDPI 2022
In: Religions
Year: 2022, Volume: 13, Issue: 6
Further subjects:B Technology
B Secularization
B Magic
B Western Culture
B new religiosity
B modern mythology
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