Mythic fiction

Mythic fiction is literature that is rooted in, inspired by, or that in some way draws from the tropes, themes and symbolism of myth, folklore, and fairy tales.^[1] The term is widely credited to Charles de Lint and Terri Windling.^[2] Mythic fiction overlaps with urban fantasy and the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but mythic fiction also includes contemporary works in non-urban settings. Mythic fiction refers to works of contemporary literature that often cross the divide between literary and fantasy fiction.^[3]

Windling promoted mythic fiction as the co-editor (with Ellen Datlow) of The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror annual volumes for sixteen years, and as the editor of the Endicott Studio Journal of Mythic Arts.

Though mythic fiction can be loosely based in mythology, it frequently uses familiar mythological personages archetypes (such as tricksters, or the thunderer). This is in contrast to other forms of fantasy, such as the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, which invent their own legends and folklore, volunteer entirely new pantheons, or attempt to disguise actual mythology with made-up names.^{[original research?]}

Genre Fantasy, based on the use of mythologies of the peoples of the world [9]. On the basis of mythological distinction: Fantasy on the western mythology [10], a fantasy on the German-Scandinavian mythology (Elizabeth Dvoretskaya ship in the fjord), Fantasy on Celtic mythology (the works about the Holy Grail), a fantasy on Slavic mythology [11] Fantasy on Russian mythology [12], a fantasy on the eastern mythology [13] Fantasy on Japanese mythology [14], in African mythology fantasy ("In the thinking kingdoms" Alan Foster "On Stranger Tides" by Tim Powers, "Children of Anansi," Neil Gaiman), fantasy in Indian mythology (Andre Norton), a fantasy on the mythology of Australian aborigines (Patricia Wrightson) [15], a fantasy on the mythology of Oceania (Michael Scott Rohan), Fantasy on Eskimo mythology (by Larry Niven, Steven Barnes Barsoom Project), a fantasy for a few mythologies (" American Gods "Neil Gaiman), fantasy author on mythology (a series of Middle Earth JRR Tolkien, John, Katherine Kurtz Chronicles Derin, Ursula Le Guin Earthsea, Dune, Frank Herbert), a fantasy on the technological mythology (" We live here, "Cycle of the Abyss hungry Eye, Henry Lion Oldie) and other

Notes

1. ^ "A Mythic Fiction Reading List, The Journal of Mythic Arts, online archive: http://endicottstudio.typepad.com/jomareadinglists/2007/10/a-mythic-fictio.html
2. ^ Julie Bartel, The Continuum Encyclopedia of Young Adult Literature, "Mythic Fiction for Yong Adults," The Continuum International Publishing Group, Inc., 2005.
3. ^ Julie Bartel, The Continuum Encyclopedia of Young Adult Literature, "Mythic Fiction for Yong Adults," The Continuum International Publishing Group, Inc., 2005.

See also

• Fairytale fantasy
• Slipstream (genre)
• Superhero fiction
• List of genres

External links

• The Endicott Studio Journal of Mythic Arts