In today's world of movies and tv shows there seems to be a return of old stories and magical fantasies. From shows like Game of Thrones to books like Harry Potter, it seems that we are fascinated by folktales and supernatural stories. Throughout Jeremy D. In Johnson's article, “Electric Fairy Tales: The Return of Mythic Consciousness in Movies and Media," he dives into this.
He goes on to talk about how he believes that these shows, books, and movies can actually change how we think. He believes that these stories we watch can tell us a lot about ourselves. The way we imagine these things in the movies can be a big picture of ourselves, whether it be our feelings, thoughts, or dreams.
The article continues and talks about technology and how it has brought back these magical stories into our lives. It's almost a reversal, a comeback of all the things we might have forgotten. Johnson goes on to explain the idea of “daimons,” which were beings between Gods and people. These characters who are like tricksters and seemingly evil are starting to make a return, especially in science fiction. The article is suggesting that this fast moving technological world of the internet is similar to Hermes, a trickster character from ancient stories.
Johnson then moves on to the thought that these old stories might be making a comeback due to the loss of the way of thinking from ancient times. He believes we have lost touch with the “soul.” By giving examples like True Blood and Game of Thrones, he suggests people view these to be connected with society again.
In conclusion, the article “Electric Fairytales” teaches us how the stories on our phones and tv screens aren't just for fun. They show a longing for something ancient and magical to bring a sense of wonder and imagination to this modern world.
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