Abstract
Since 2000, numerous heroes of the ancient world have appeared on film and TV, from the mythical Hercules to leaders of the Greek and Roman worlds. Films and shows discussed in this volume range from Hercules and The Legend of Hercules to TV shows, Atlantis and Supernatural, to other biopic works influenced by the ancient hero. This is the first collection to look at the most recent manifestations of the ancient hero on screen. It brings together a range of perspectives on twenty-first century cinematic representations of heroes and antiheroes from the ancient world.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Publisher | Edinburgh University Press |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781474424530, 9781474424523 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781474424516, 9781474454636 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 2018 |
Publication series
| Name | Screening Antiquity |
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Keywords
- heroes
- Greek
- Roman
- reception
- ancient world
- television
- film
- antiheroes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Arts and Humanities
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Hercules and the Millennial Generation
Solomon, J., Jun 2018, Epic Heroes on Screen. Augoustakis, A. & Raucci, S. (eds.). Edinburgh University Press, p. 13-27 15 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Introduction: The Reinvention of the Ancient Hero
Augoustakis, A. & Raucci, S., Jun 2018, Epic Heroes on Screen. Augoustakis, A. & Raucci, S. (eds.). Edinburgh University Press, p. 1-10 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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