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The myth of the American superhero
Américains
Politische Kultur
Héros
Populaire cultuur
Folklore, united states
United states, civilization
United states, intellectual life
National characteristics, american
Society
Culture populaire
American National characteristics
Massamedia
Vie intellectuelle
Popular culture, united states
Film
Political culture
Aspect politique
Heroes
Civilisation
Popular culture
Political aspects
Intellectual life
Folklore
Civilization
"Arguing that the superhero is the antidemocratic counterpart of the classical "monomyth" described by Joseph Campbell, the authors show that the American version of the monomyth derives from tales of redemption. In settings where institutions and elected leaders always fail, the American monomyth o…
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