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Folklore is all around us. It permeates everything we do and see. Don't believe us? Well, how about this... Take a look at the movies that Hollywood cranks out every year. Folklore in movies? Yes, folklore in movies - and not only ones about Cinderella. Arguably, the most common plot device is that of the main character having an adventure and becoming a different person because of it. This "hero's journey" plot is as ancient as human stories.
Take a look at the essays below for some thought provoking insights into folklore in movies.
"Folklore in the Movies" by Adam Gratz
"Star Wars and Religion: Is 'The Force' really the Faith?" by Jenny Hettenbach
"Princess Charming" by Megan Mahoney
"Folklore in the Movies: An Analysis of Willow " by Colleen Reilly
Selected link:
Star Wars: The Magic of Myth About a now traveling exhibit from the National Air and Space Museum.