Living Myths in a Living World-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Living Myths in a Living World

Published:2022 Issue: Volume: Page:145-163
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Container-title:Research Anthology on Fandoms, Online Social Communities, and Pop Culture
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Author:

Lehning Amber¹

Affiliation:

1. Pacifica Graduate Institute, USA

Abstract

This chapter considers fan studies in a mythological studies context and examines how green studies might use a similar approach to tap into the cultural and mythic power of modern fandoms. The first part defines the components of myth, considers existing fandom studies theories related to those components, and discusses on how fandom studies could impact the larger mythological studies debate. The second part describes the mythological roots of today's environmental crises and discusses the influence of specific fandoms on environmental activism. The chapter closes with some thoughts on how a mythological and green approach to fandom could provide further cultural impetus to positive environmental values much as feminist, ethnic, and queer perspectives on fandom have highlighted and supported a value shift in society as a whole.

Publisher

IGI Global

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