Neomythology: A New Religious Mythology
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چکیده
The purpose of this paper was to present the link between myths in plots modern entertainment products, such as science fiction novels, movies, comic books and video games, with motifs New Religiosity. employed these products are a mythical nature. This re-emergence myth is once more taking centre stage today. social sciences humanities concerned phenomenon call it “neomythology”. Neomythology, whatever form, book, game, etc., shows gods supernatural heroes or villains interacting one another certain ways. ways elements combined displayed confirm that neomythology belongs Religiosity repeats Religions Age myths, secularization absolute, say, placing transcendental element material explainable world, absolutisation not only acquisition power but also those who bear it, correlation magic technology, reuse utilization mythology past traditional religious teachings, order produce new myth.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Religions
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2077-1444']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/rel13060536