Myths In Harry Potter How Joanne K Rowling Uses Real Mythology In Her Novels
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Myths In Harry Potter How Joanne K Rowling Uses Real Mythology In Her Novels
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Author : Cindy Härcher
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2015-10-06
Myths In Harry Potter How Joanne K Rowling Uses Real Mythology In Her Novels written by Cindy Härcher and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-06 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Seminar paper from the year 2014 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Literature, Works, grade: 1,7, University of Bayreuth (Fakultät für Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaften), course: Projektseminar, language: English, abstract: With her Harry Potter novels, Joanne K. Rowling created a magical world including an enormous variety of fantastical characters, creatures, objects, and events. But not everyone immediately notices that a lot of those not only arose from her own imagination, but have their origins in history, mythology, and folklore. Hardly any other literary work disposes of such a huge collection of real mythology, history, and folklore, and it is nearly impossible to examine all characters’, creatures’ and objects’ roots. That’s why this paper will focus only on one aspect, namely the mythology appearing in the novels. When dealing with this topic, some questions arise, that shall be answered in this paper: Which myths, of which kind and origin appear in the stories? How does Rowling use, embed, and modify them and how does this affect the stories? To answer these questions first it is important to define the term myth. Then some mythic structures appearing in the novels will be examined, followed by a selection of mythic creatures, and mythic characters. Here some chosen creatures and characters out of the novels, as well as their mythical equivalents will be presented and compared to each other. Finally a conclusion will summarize the most important facts and answer the leading questions.
The Greek Mythology In Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows
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Author : Patrizia Hannemann
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2015-04-09
The Greek Mythology In Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows written by Patrizia Hannemann and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-09 with Literary Criticism categories.
Pre-University Paper from the year 2015 in the subject English - Literature, Works, grade: 1, , language: English, abstract: This paper should primarily deal with the Greek mythology that occurs in the final book of the Harry Potter series Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, written by Joanne K. Rowling. It will show how deeply Miss Rowling immersed herself in Greek mythology in order to find suitable names for her characters, which myths she revived in her novel, which creatures are mythology-related and what magic and objects were inspired by Greek mythology. Furthermore it will also touch on the story of the Deathly Hallows itself in order to recall what happens and who wins the fight between Good and Bad. This paper aims to determine how much Greek mythology plays a part in J. K. Rowling’s book, and the extent to which these uses tally with their Greek origins, based on comparisons between literature that deals with Greek mythology and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In sum, the paper will show by what measure Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is inspired by Greek mythology, and how much the story has in common with the ancient Greek tales.
The Magical Worlds Of Harry Potter Revised Edition
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Author : David Colbert
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2008-05-06
The Magical Worlds Of Harry Potter Revised Edition written by David Colbert and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-05-06 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
The indispensable source guide to J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels—the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans! What was the model for The Order of the Phoenix? Where do those names come from? What is the real-life legend behind Voldemort’s Dark Mark? Could Snape’s potions actually work? J.K. Rowling’s young heroic wizard, Harry Potter, lives in a world populated by dragons, centaurs, trolls, giants—and a three-headed dog named Fluffy—among other creatures from ancient myths and legends. Discover the astonishing origins of supernatural beasts, clues to hidden meanings in names, and amazing facts about real-life wizards and magic spells. From Alchemists to Unicorns, Basilisks to Veela, this fascinating compendium brings another dimension to Harry’s adventures—from The Sorcerer’s Stone to The Deathly Hallows. This book was not authorized, prepared, approved, licensed or endorsed by J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros., or any other individual or entity associated with the HARRY POTTER books or movie.
Names And Their Underlying Mythology In J K Rowling S Harry Potter Novels
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Author : Anne-Christin Hirsch
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2008-09-11
Names And Their Underlying Mythology In J K Rowling S Harry Potter Novels written by Anne-Christin Hirsch and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-11 with Literary Criticism categories.
Seminar paper from the year 2008 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 1,3, University of Leipzig (Institut für Anglistik), course: Harry Potter and The End, language: English, abstract: The Harry Potter series display such a complex set of plots with so many references to history, legend and literature, with so many playfully arranged puns according to the names of characters, creatures, items or places that one cannot easily decide where to begin with an examination that may befit the extent of a seminar paper. The finally chosen scope of this paper refers to my general interest in mythology and legend as well as to Rowling’s admiring aptitude to equip her characters from an extraordinary variety of backgrounds. Names are the most obvious means of depicting literary characters and their intended personalities. Yet, considering the multiplicity of those characters in the ever further developed seven novels, further specification appears to be necessary to meet the demands of this paper. Therefore, its focus is limited to character names and in that to several selected characters only, whose names demonstrate mythological background most efficiently. To that effect, I am not exclusively following a selective principle regarding the characters’ significance in the books. Surely enough, there are several major characters bearing names grounded on mythology, yet Rowling placed so many according hints and links on minor characters and on figures not even acting in the story(ies) themselves that it would seem a squandering of her labour to concentrate on particular ‘significant’ characters only. [...]
The Magical Worlds Of Harry Potter
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Author : David Colbert
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001-01
The Magical Worlds Of Harry Potter written by David Colbert and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-01 with Animals, Mythical, in literature categories.
Imprint. J.K. Rowling fills her books with references to history, myths, legends and literature. This book presents the stories behind the stories, and worlds both real and imaginary from ancient Egypt, Greece, India and Japan. It reveals the origins of the fantastic beasts and magical arts that feature in the series. Ages 10 plus.
Harry Potter And The Classical World
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Author : Richard A. Spencer
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-07-20
Harry Potter And The Classical World written by Richard A. Spencer and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-20 with Literary Criticism categories.
J.K. Rowling has drawn deeply from classical sources to inform and color her Harry Potter novels, with allusions ranging from the obvious to the obscure. "Fluffy," the vicious three-headed dog in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, is clearly a repackaging of Cerberus, the hellhound of Greek and Roman mythology. But the significance of Rowling's quotation from Aeschylus at the front of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is a matter of speculation. Her use of classical material is often presented with irony and humor. This extensive analysis of the Harry Potter series examines Rowling's wide range of allusion to classical characters and themes and her varied use of classical languages. Chapters discuss Harry and Narcissus, Dumbledore's many classical predecessors, Lord Voldemort's likeness to mythical figures, and magic in Harry Potter and classical antiquity--among many topics.
Magical Worlds Of Harry Potter
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Author : David Colbert
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Release Date : 2004-05
Magical Worlds Of Harry Potter written by David Colbert and has been published by Turtleback Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-05 with Fiction categories.
Explores the true history, folklore and mythology behind the magical practices, creatures, and personalities that appear in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books.
The Mentor And The Mentee
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Author : Beatrice Dietel
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2014-02-13
The Mentor And The Mentee written by Beatrice Dietel and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-13 with Literary Criticism categories.
Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 1,7, University of Leipzig, language: English, abstract: In his article “Heroism: Why heroes are important” Scott LaBarge states that “we need heroes first and foremost because our heroes help define the limits of our aspirations.” Heroes can be found in history since the beginning of mankind – although the term ‘hero’ was not used until the ancient Greeks (LaBarge). It can be said that we always were and still are fascinated by outstanding skills and personalities. One timeless tale in which two famous heroes can be found is the Arthurian legend, namely King Arthur himself and the wizard Merlin. The story can be referred to as timeless because “it is full of universal ideas that we still feel connected to” (Hardyment). This means that, even though King Arthur and Merlin are heroes of the past, they are significant today because we still appreciate the values they embody. Down to the present day, the legend was adapted numerous times in different forms of media or used as an inspirational source. Consequently, it also found its way into children’s literature, for instance into Joanne K. Rowling’s famous fantasy book series “Harry Potter”, which was published between 1997 and 2007 (Eldridge). In her essay “Is Dumbledore another disguise? Where to find Merlin in Harry Potter”, Florence Marsal puts forward the thesis that “the consensus of [the series] is an amalgam of popular myths, foes, and heroes, reworked into a modern fantasy tale (...)”. The aim of this seminar paper is to prove Marsal’s thesis to a certain extent, by examining the elements of the medieval legend in the “Harry Potter” series, focusing on the characters of Merlin and King Arthur as well as Dumbledore and Harry Potter. First, a closer look at the history of the Arthurian legend, together with a definition of the terms ‘legend’ and ‘myth’, will give the reader a better understanding of the topic. Subsequently, the subject of history in “Harry Potter” will be investigated from two different angles: the handling of history within the story and the reflection of ‘real historical events’, together with an explanation of J.K. Rowling’s usage of the past. The following sections will deal with the above-mentioned characters and in which way the ancient heroes can be rediscovered in the modern children’s story. Annotating, it has to be said that, as Merlin is a “’multi-faceted’ character” (Marsal), his history and characteristics cannot be discussed completely in this seminar paper.
Fact Fiction And Folklore In Harry Potter S World
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Author : George W. Beahm
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005-09
Fact Fiction And Folklore In Harry Potter S World written by George W. Beahm and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-09 with Children's stories, English categories.
This enchanting book, with more than 300 separate entries, is the most comprehensive Potter companion available, providing a wealth of information about the fabulous beasts, the prominent wizards, the artifacts in the wizarding world, and many of its magical places.
Harry Potter And The Myth Of Millennials
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Author : Priscilla Hobbs
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2022-05-16
Harry Potter And The Myth Of Millennials written by Priscilla Hobbs and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-16 with Social Science categories.
The publication of the Harry Potter series in the United States coincided with the coming-of-age of its main target audience, the millennial generation. Harry Potter and the Myth of Millennials: Identity, Reception, and Politics takes an interdisciplinary view of Harry Potter, as a series and a phenomenon, to uncover how the appeal of Harry became a lifestyle, a moral compass, and a guiding light in an era fraught with turbulence and disharmony. As a new phenomenon at the time, Harry Potter provided comfort through the heroism of the main characters, showing that perseverance and “constant vigilance,” to quote one of the professors, could overcome the darkest of times. Hobbs argues that Harry Potter prepared an entire generation for the chaotic present marked by the 2016 Election and 2020 Pandemic by shaping the political attitudes of its readers, many of whom were developing their political identities alongside Harry. Her analysis focuses on both the novels themselves and the ways in which fans connected globally through the Internet to discuss the books, commiserate about the events swirling around them, and answer calls to action through Harry Potter-inspired activism. In short, Harry Potter and the Myth of Millennials examines how Harry Potter became a generation's defining mythology of love, unity, and transformation.