Western Misinterpretation of Mythology in US Cinamatography

Abstract

Many members of the society have already heard or have some knowledge about mythology, yet only a few know about the origin of the term or what it represents for several civilizations across the globe. This dissertatiton aims to provide a concrete definition of mythology and give an introduction to its different types ; it will also shed light on the purpose as well as the importance of mythology among society and for its members. Several works will be cited in this research to show the influence of mythology in different artistic activities, and how it is portrayed through those works. The work will point at the role of mythology in building a unique and rooted cultural identity, in addition to mentioning the ways it can be both valorized and preserved. The purpose of this dissertation is to explain the way mythology works, how it can be used or modified and the misconceptions that may occur if one has no previous knowledge about mythology. This research is set to highlight the presence of mythology in mankind’s daily journey, as it is considered to be a primal source of knowledge.