Comic Superheroes: The New Mythology

Mythology of the past vs today In ancient Greece, and other early civilizations, stories would

be passed from one person, and one community, to another verbally.

In the earliest civilizations these stories were also depicted by drawings on the walls. I.E. Hieroglyphs in Ancient Egypt

In these stories were tales of Gods and super powered heroes, most demi-gods. They told of the creation myths and stories of these mighty heroes facing off against monsters

In today’s world where religion is still predominant, these stories of great and powerful heroes have taken the form of comic book characters.

The comic book stories tell of empowered heroes, and some without powers, as they face off against monsters both supernatural and human.

New stories to ignite patriotism and hero worship

Achilles Captain America