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Myth Of The Modern Hero Changing Perceptions Of Heroism Jane L Bownas

Name: Myth Of The Modern Hero Changing Perceptions Of Heroism Jane L Bownas
SKU: BELL-50447136
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Publisher: Liverpool University Press

File Extension: PDF

File size: 2.84 MB

Pages: 224

Author: Jane L. Bownas

ISBN: 9781845199029, 1845199022

Language: English

Year: 2017

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Myth Of The Modern Hero Changing Perceptions Of Heroism Jane L Bownas by Jane L. Bownas 9781845199029, 1845199022 instant download after payment.

The idea of the hero originates in myths from the distant past and has been applied to many different concepts in different societies, cultures and historical time periods. As a mythical signifier the meaning of the word hero changes according to the intentions of the user, and this study examines some of the ways in which heroic myths have been created, either to justify the actions of those in power or to produce an imaginary ideal to which the majority can aspire. The warrior heroes of Greek legend fighting for individual glory and honour have little in common with the soldiers fighting in the wars of the twentieth century, resulting in the creation of a new hero myth, that of the patriotic, dutiful and obedient soldier. As a result of wars and the emergence of new states there is a need for new myths depicting heroes who fight and if necessary die in order to defend their nation. Heroic myths are important for those seeking power and this study considers the extent to which
Germanic myths played