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MYTHS AND HEROES (fiction, book heroes (superheroes (batman, wonder woman,…
MYTHS AND HEROES
fiction, book heroes
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superheroes
batman, wonder woman, hulk, superman, spiderman, captain America
strong, powerful, smart, unreal, embodies values
real, historical heroes
mandela, Gandhi, Luther King, Jean Moulin...
fight for a cause, helpful, admired, changed the world
courageous, dedicated, selfless...
legends, ancient myths
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Greek myths
Powerful because half God, half humans
demigod, Achilles, Perseus
fallen heroes, anti heroes
not perfect, with failings and weaknesses
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ordinary heroes, daily heroes
policemen firemen, doctors...
courageous in daily life, unknown
But a myth is also the embodiment of a given society, such as the American Dream. It federates/connect people.
A myth can be an untrue notion, something people believe but is wrong.