Please post a 150-200-word response to the following discussion question by clicking on Reply. Use references to our readings or video material to enrich your answer. Myth is so often thought of as a genre of ancient storytelling. However, much discussion among folklorists and anthropologists point to a continuum where by myth still plays an important role in contemporary society. One such place this can be observed is at the movies. A documentary special from the PBS series American Masters: George Lucas Heroes, Myths & Magic (1993) makes a connection between past and present, but it was recently removed from Youtube. So, please review the following links: The Matrix Joseph Campbells Monomyth (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AG4rlGkCRU)The Power of Myth, Episode 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lSwTH9WI-w) Then, think of a modern movie with mythological elements, such as Star Wars, The Chronicles of Narnia, or The Lord of the Rings. What lessons might these stories teach the audience?
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