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The Myth Of Fanfiction: An Examination Of Two Deeply Connected Traditions Of Storytelling, Fionntan I. Ferris Mr. Aug 2022

The Myth Of Fanfiction: An Examination Of Two Deeply Connected Traditions Of Storytelling, Fionntan I. Ferris Mr.

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Fanfiction is an often dismissed medium of storytelling, however our investigation shows that it is deeply linked to the storytelling tradition of Classical mythology. Through the lens of classical reception studies we will examine the shared structures of these mediums as well as the deeper meaning they have and had to their audience in order to establish this deep connection. This paper will conclude with an investigation of why, despite their deep similarities, copyright law has led to fanfiction becoming derided while myth is placed on a pedestal.


Classical Reception In The Pre-Revolutionary Art Of Jacques Louis David, Christopher Neibert Aug 2022

Classical Reception In The Pre-Revolutionary Art Of Jacques Louis David, Christopher Neibert

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Excavations At North Field Poster, Sydney G. Durham Aug 2021

Excavations At North Field Poster, Sydney G. Durham

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Ongoing excavations of the North Field,Vindolanda site reveal fascinating results about the military occupation of early Roman-Britain. Features of the industrial complex (kiln and dryers), ash and smoke pits, ditch cuts, and artifacts of tools, ceramics and everyday objects help archaeologists contextualize military life and production here at the North Field. The excavation of three early shallow cut ditches between 2010-2014 reinforce that the site hadprolonged occupation and use of the fort pre-dated the main site’s earliest date of 85 AD, possibly for construction and/or defensive purposes. The excavation of the later small and large kiln/dryer reveal continued production of …


Problems Of Portrayal: Archaeology, Viktoria Bodo Aug 2021

Problems Of Portrayal: Archaeology, Viktoria Bodo

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Survey of the accurate and inaccurate portrayal of archaeology in the media