Mythology may seem slightly archaic to the modern human, but to man’s ancient ancestors, it was not. Mythology was a blend of religion and storytelling that served to provide both clarity and entertainment in a time rife with curiosity but devoid of modern amenities to satiate it.Mythology from ancient times has undoubtedly influenced modern entertainment mediums. From literature to the small and big screens, the remnants of mythology can be found woven into stories of the 21st century. Today’s creatives have found a diverse number of ways to incorporate classic tales into modern television series, from putting mythological figures into contemporary settings to depicting the myth itself through a modern lens. These TV series breathe new life into the ancient stories.Vikings depicts Norse mythology as the primary religion of the Vikings and weaves the myths in with the drama of the story in unique ways, using the stories as Easter eggs of sorts to layer the wartime drama with nods to a greater power. The series tries to ground itself in historical fact as much as possible but has drawn some criticism from historians about how they approach historical material. A notable criticism is how the show approaches the religion of the Vikings, especially when Christianity is introduced in later seasons.
Mythology may seem slightly archaic to the modern human, but to man’s ancient ancestors, it was not. Mythology was a blend of religion and storytelling that served to provide both clarity and entertainment in a time rife with curiosity but devoid of modern amenities to satiate it.
Mythology from ancient times has undoubtedly influenced modern entertainment mediums. From literature to the small and big screens, the remnants of mythology can be found woven into stories of the 21st century. Today’s creatives have found a diverse number of ways to incorporate classic tales into modern television series, from putting mythological figures into contemporary settings to depicting the myth itself through a modern lens. These TV series breathe new life into the ancient stories.
Vikings depicts Norse mythology as the primary religion of the Vikings and weaves the myths in with the drama of the story in unique ways, using the stories as Easter eggs of sorts to layer the wartime drama with nods to a greater power. The series tries to ground itself in historical fact as much as possible but has drawn some criticism from historians about how they approach historical material. A notable criticism is how the show approaches the religion of the Vikings, especially when Christianity is introduced in later seasons.
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