For most Americans, myths belong to other places. Having come of age in centuries largely dominated by the slow, relentless development of science and industry, America is, superficially at least, the ...

The moment someone moves firmly from childhood to adulthood has long been the thematic preoccupation of filmmakers, a compelling point onto which countless artists have mapped their inexact ...

Paheli’ (2005) adapts a Rajasthani folktale into a lyrical, visually rich love story infused with supernatural elements. The ...

Four cultures and 13 countries feature in this handsome volume. Each section begins with a brief description of the culture of origin and an appendix provides sources for the myths; the stories are ...

The Eclectika is excited to announce our upcoming slate of Halloween workshops and activities for the month of October, 'Spooky Nights with Eclectika Gallery'! Participants are invited to display ...

Myth, symbolism, and truth / David Bidney -- The eclipse of solar mythology / Richard M. Dorson -- Myth, metaphor, and simile / Reidar Th. Christiansen -- The structural study of myth / Claude ...

The Fredericksburg Book Festival promotes literacy, facilitates connection between authors and readers, and celebrates public libraries as a fun and inviting center of discovery, community and ...

Myths and Folktales have been the cornerstone of storytelling throughout history. With The Green Knight, writer director David Lowery has literally adapted a story straight from King Arthur and his ...