MYTHOLOGY & STORYTELLING

The study of mythology and its corresponding archetypes serves as a foundation for our storytelling curriculum.  We’ve gathered all of our articles, courses, etc… on the topic here.

MYTHOLOGY COURSES

Mything Link
In the 2-day course, The Mything Link: Keys to Successful Story, you too will learn what Hollywood already knows. You will learn the themes, structure and character archetypes that are the underlying tenets of the narrative arts. Through in-class exercises, you will learn how to apply them to your dramatic writing.  Learn More.

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MYTHOLOGY ARTICLES BY THEFILMSCHOOL

Ordinary World vs. Special World
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Do you have a story to tell?  New ideas, even great ones, seldom rise to the level of consciousness fully formed. They often begin as a jumble of thoughts, impressions, feelings, and images that can be as confusing and contradictory … Continue reading→


The Mything Link: Keys to Successful Story
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Myths are old stories that are told and retold because they reflect our basic emotional fabric and run deep in our DNA.  We moderns are still amazed by the same things as the ancient storytellers: life, death, rebirth, and transformation.  These mysteries are … Continue reading →


OTHER MYTHOLOGY ARTICLES & RESOURCES

The Power — and study — of Myth - Huffington Post

The Unequivocal Connection Between Social Media and Myths, Fairy Tales, & Fantasy - Forbes

Personal Myths Bring Cohesion to the Chaos of Each Life - NY Times

Mythic Past Resonating in the PresentNY Times

The Science of Storytelling On Being

The Great Cauldron of Story On Being (Podcast)

READING LIST

Start Here:  Amazon’s Reading Page for famed mythologist Joseph Campbell.

 

MYTHOLOGY VIDEOS