Postmodernity and the hero's journey. How mass culture has rewritten myths

The article under consideration explores the manner in which postmodernity influences traditional genre structures within the context of mass culture. A particular focus is directed towards the manga "Berserk," which serves as a case study to elucidate various postmodern concepts. The article undertakes a detailed analysis of the manner in which postmodernity impacts the conception of heroism and the narrative structures characteristic of traditional epics.

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THE KAZAN SOCIALLY-HUMANITARIAN BULLETIN
Published
2025-07-19
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https://doi.org/10.26907/2079-5912.2025.2.96-101
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Leadership, Courage, and Heroism Studies
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Postmodernity and the hero's journey. How mass culture has rewritten myths

D. R. Tavobelov
THE KAZAN SOCIALLY-HUMANITARIAN BULLETIN
Leadership, Courage, and Heroism Studies
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Postmodernity and the hero's journey. How mass culture has rewritten myths

D. R. Tavobelov
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The article under consideration explores the manner in which postmodernity influences traditional genre structures within the context of mass culture. A particular focus is directed towards the manga "Berserk," which serves as a case study to elucidate various postmodern concepts. The article undertakes a detailed analysis of the manner in which postmodernity impacts the conception of heroism and the narrative structures characteristic of traditional epics.

THE KAZAN SOCIALLY-HUMANITARIAN BULLETIN(2(69))
Kazan Federal University (RU)
Openalex Percentile: Top 79%
Leadership, Courage, and Heroism Studies
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