Theory and Practice of Myth

Classics 322, University of Oregon

Oedipus McFly Joint Post

Filed under: Uncategorized — saltz at 6:32 am on Monday, June 9, 2014

Since we spent Friday connected various mythologies and discussing how many myths are based around a similar set of circumstances, we figured we would apply that type of thinking to a movie we watched this weed (because a certain uncultured swine had not seen it). That movie is Back to The Future. The movie focuses […]

Superman

Filed under: Uncategorized — awestfie at 8:47 am on Wednesday, June 4, 2014

As some of you know, I’ve been binge-watching Smallville like crazy. And while I’m primarily watching it because it’s fun and I like having a show to knit and relax to, it’s also given me a lot to think about. So I’ve been thinking about the nature of stories converted to shows/movies, spoilers, and whether […]

Science Fiction joint post

Filed under: Uncategorized — saltz at 2:59 am on Monday, June 2, 2014

We have spoken about the relationship between science and myth. Both have historically been used to explain the unknown. Science fiction relates because it is similarly stories about things that we perceive as fantastical, but like science can potentially be understood and explained logically. The genre attempts to spend less time explaining though and embraces […]

 
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