Amaltea-Revista de MitocrItica
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Literary Theory Through Open Access
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Mythological Analysis and Interpretation:
The journal emphasizes rigorous analysis of mythological themes as they appear in literature, cinema, and other cultural forms, delving into their meanings, adaptations, and transformations over time. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
It encourages contributions that draw from various disciplines, including literary studies, cultural studies, film analysis, and folklore, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of myths within different contexts. - Focus on Contemporary Relevance of Myths:
There is a consistent focus on how ancient myths continue to shape modern narratives, identities, and cultural discourses, highlighting their enduring significance in contemporary society. - Cultural Mythocriticism:
The journal uniquely contributes to the field by exploring the concept of cultural mythocriticism, examining how myths are constructed, deconstructed, and reimagined in various cultural products. - Gender and Identity in Myth:
A notable area of interest is the exploration of gender dynamics within mythological narratives, particularly how these tales reflect and influence contemporary discussions on gender identity and equality.
Trending and Emerging
- Narrativity in Digital Media:
There is a growing interest in how myths are represented and reinterpreted in digital media such as video games and transmedia storytelling, highlighting the impact of technology on narrative forms. - Environmental Mythologies:
Recent publications indicate an increasing exploration of ecofictions and mythologies related to environmental crises, demonstrating a significant trend towards engaging with ecological themes and their mythological representations. - Gender and Myth Reinterpretation:
Emerging themes include the re-examination of gender roles within myths, particularly through the lens of modern feminist perspectives, which seek to reclaim and reinterpret classical narratives. - Myth and Postmodernity:
The journal is also seeing a rise in analyses that connect mythological narratives to postmodern themes, such as identity, fragmentation, and cultural syncretism, reflecting current philosophical and cultural dialogues. - Transcultural Mythology:
There is an increasing focus on the transcultural aspects of mythology, examining how myths cross cultural boundaries and are adapted in diverse contexts, which reflects globalization's impact on cultural narratives.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Mythological Studies:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers focusing solely on traditional mythological studies without contemporary connections, indicating a shift towards more integrative and modern interpretations. - Historical Contextualization of Myths:
Research that primarily emphasizes the historical origins of myths without linking them to current cultural phenomena seems to be waning, as the journal increasingly favors analyses that connect past narratives to present-day issues. - Static Interpretations of Myths:
Papers that offer static or singular interpretations of myths, rather than dynamic and multifaceted analyses, are becoming less common, reflecting a broader trend towards complexity in mythological critique.
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