Mythology as a Basis for Speculative Fiction
Track:
Literary
What:
Discussion Panel
When:
Saturday May 27
07:00 PM
to 08:00 PM
(1 hour)
Where:
6th Floor -
Pride of Baltimore
Discussion:
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Authors have borrowed and paid tribute to mythology all through the history of science fiction and fantasy, from "Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus" to "American Gods." How can we draw inspiration from mythology and still create something original? What myths do we see used frequently, and what are some that haven't been visited as often?
