Mythic fiction is literature that draws from the tropes, themes and symbolism of myth, legend, folklore and fairy tale. It is usually set in the real world and deals with realistic issues, but a mythic atmosphere prevails, and not all mythic fiction is fantasy since the fantastic component is not always overt. Mythic fiction ranges from retellings of fairy tales to stories based on myths to those only loosely inspired by myth and legend, using their motifs to create new stories.
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Defining TraitUsually set in the real world with realistic issues, but a mythic atmosphere prevails 1 Defining Trait Connections
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It is usually set in the real world and deals with realistic issues, but a mythic atmosphere prevails.
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Mythic fiction is literature that draws from the tropes, themes, and symbolism of myth, legend, folklore, and fairy tales.
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