The Greeks had their entire pantheon of gods. The norse had Odin and all of their war heroes. Both regions passed down stories about these great characters and heroes to inspire the people. Can it be said that in today's world, comic book heroes are doing the same thing for our time? We talk about Spider-Man, Superman, and what they represent and what drives them. We discuss their various escapades and even put them up on screen for all to see. For what purpose? Could it be to give people hope that there is good to strive for?
We have also built theme park rides, statues, and sell action figures of these characters. Is that so different from sculpters carving out statues of the Greek gods or painting their visages? Is it really so far-fetched to say that these fictional heroes inspire us regular folk and have become this generation's mythological figures?
We have also built theme park rides, statues, and sell action figures of these characters. Is that so different from sculpters carving out statues of the Greek gods or painting their visages? Is it really so far-fetched to say that these fictional heroes inspire us regular folk and have become this generation's mythological figures?