Classical Reception of Greek Mythology in Pop Culture, Video Games, and Entertainment
Abstract
Why is mythology such a popular thematic element in pop culture, particularly in video games, media, and entertainment? How have the stories of the classical world evolved to reflect the perspective of contemporary culture, especially in relation to the interpretation and representations of these stories by marginalized groups? This thesis highlights the study of classical reception as it relates to video games, novels, and media, explores how it can be used to understand the bias and belief of modern society, and examines the reasoning behind its popularity with creators to explain how mythology in these mediums appeal to a modern audience. Research from this thesis is represented in a creative artifact, which visually represents four mythological figures used as examples in the lens of their current reception, and compiles explanations from the thesis as a description for each illustration.
Citation
Eckenfels, Hannah Jane (2023). Classical Reception of Greek Mythology in Pop Culture, Video Games, and Entertainment. Undergraduate Research Scholars Program. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /200309.