Includes bibliographical references (p. 126-128) and index.
The myth model -- The structure of myth -- A sociological analysis of myth -- Psychoanalytic approaches to myth -- The semiotics of myth -- Hercules (aka Herakles) and Hercule Poirot -- Heroes against monsters : Theseus and David -- Odysseus/Ulysses and Athena.
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Using a cultural studies approach to deal with certain classical myths and the way they inform psychoanalytic theory, historical experience, elite culture, popular culture and everyday life, this book follows the 'myth model' to show the mythic content of many elite and popular culture texts. Berger explores diverse topics such as the Oedipus myth, James Bond, Star Wars and fairy tales.