Talk:Mythopoeia (genre)

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[edit] merge suggestion

I am suggesting merging "artificial mythology" to this article (a) they cover similar if not identical genre (b) the word artificial [root word artifice]] is at worst NPOV, at best confusing. (c) mythopoeia means myth-making. Goldenrowley 05:27, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

Support. Yes please. --Quiddity 07:00, 21 June 2007 (UTC)
I also support. I would also like to add that this article may also be linked to literature and epic poetry as related subjects.--Scorpion451 06:08, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
Merge is complete. This makes the article not quote all of its sources, as the old article did not quote its sources. I marked those statements from the old article, which seem to need verified citations. Goldenrowley 20:58, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Campbell Hogwash?

I would question the validity as a source of an author who refers to the well established and respected work of Joseph Campbell (and by implication Carl Jung) as hogwash. The work of these and other researchers have lead to a greater understanding of the stucture of the human mind and the nature of society and cultural memes. What credentials does this critic have?--Scorpion451 05:59, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

I know but his quote wwas added just for balance and proof that not everyone beleives in mythmaking and Star Wars. I added that he's a film critic today althogh I dont know his credentials he does represent a whole slew of critics who say whatever the want to say. Goldenrowley 20:55, 8 July 2007 (UTC)
Thank you, I had never heard of him, makes more sense if he's a film critic. I respect his right to say what he wants to say, but that gives me the right to say he's wrong(lol). I can live with the counter argument for the sake of NPOV, as long as his backround is noted, as it was it made me bristle.--Scorpion451 03:13, 9 July 2007 (UTC)


[edit] J.K. Rowling

Has anyone seen anything published that would put the Harry Potter world into this category? If anyone can find anything cite able I think she would be an important addition to this article. She is the leading author of this kind of work and is know world-wide. Karisuestokes 17:41, 11 July 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Wikia

Hello, I am Mighty Erick, a ConWorlder from Wikia, I have added a link to a Wikia's Myth-Building Wiki.

Questions?

Talk me at imagine.wikia.com/wiki/User_talk:Mightyerick

Thanks

Mightyerick (talk) 18:45, 19 March 2008 (UTC)