Ancient tales long lived influencing human views of the universe and explaining why things exist are considered myths. The basic aspect of mankind are heavily impacted by traditional stories ranging from the world’s creation, overcoming death and persuasion to a political view to name a few examples. Although, typically regional in origin each myth centralizes relevance in societies around the world. Vern Westfall stated, “Myths do not clarify or extrapolate factual information, they do however, control how we view the facts of our existence and our surroundings. They constantly color our impressions, sway our responses and impact our judgment through strong and enduring preconditioning”.
Since primitive times some myths were created to enlighten …show more content…
No longer held to the radius of the storyteller’s voice repetitively retelling a tale amazing crowds small or large across different locations. These stories are now capable of reaching beyond the initially intended displayed in the forms of comic books, books, video games and film. Literature and films today inspired by myths such as the “Aeneid” uses these same elements to ignite social and political awareness. Conscious creations such as Captain America, Superman, Kid Icarus and the TV series of Battlestar Galactica invent mythology into the consciousness of the generations today. The image of Captain America punching Adolf Hitler on the cover of Captain America issue #1 in 1941 is the visual demonstration of a generation’s social and political stirring. Biblical traditions are present in the messiah type, iconic character Superman. For instance, he is sent from above by his father to save humanity from itself displaying abilities that exceed the limitations of normal human beings. Kid Icarus a video game set in Angel World, a Greek mythology theme fantasy world. Centers on a young angel named Pit who is on a journey after escaping prison to retrieve three sacred treasures he will need to defeat Medusa. The pilgrimage between levels defeating bosses to achieve these treasures is a direct representation of mythology journeys of Greek/Rome lore. Battlestar Galactica’s plot foundation centers on humanity’s belief in the polytheism, the gods of Kobal whose names and attributes parallel the ancient gods of Greece/Rome clashing with the Cylons a race of robotic origin belief in monotheism the practice there is only one god. Battlestar Galactica details the spiritual transition of humanity from believing in multiple beings of worship to just seeing there is only one
Since primitive times some myths were created to enlighten …show more content…
No longer held to the radius of the storyteller’s voice repetitively retelling a tale amazing crowds small or large across different locations. These stories are now capable of reaching beyond the initially intended displayed in the forms of comic books, books, video games and film. Literature and films today inspired by myths such as the “Aeneid” uses these same elements to ignite social and political awareness. Conscious creations such as Captain America, Superman, Kid Icarus and the TV series of Battlestar Galactica invent mythology into the consciousness of the generations today. The image of Captain America punching Adolf Hitler on the cover of Captain America issue #1 in 1941 is the visual demonstration of a generation’s social and political stirring. Biblical traditions are present in the messiah type, iconic character Superman. For instance, he is sent from above by his father to save humanity from itself displaying abilities that exceed the limitations of normal human beings. Kid Icarus a video game set in Angel World, a Greek mythology theme fantasy world. Centers on a young angel named Pit who is on a journey after escaping prison to retrieve three sacred treasures he will need to defeat Medusa. The pilgrimage between levels defeating bosses to achieve these treasures is a direct representation of mythology journeys of Greek/Rome lore. Battlestar Galactica’s plot foundation centers on humanity’s belief in the polytheism, the gods of Kobal whose names and attributes parallel the ancient gods of Greece/Rome clashing with the Cylons a race of robotic origin belief in monotheism the practice there is only one god. Battlestar Galactica details the spiritual transition of humanity from believing in multiple beings of worship to just seeing there is only one