Literature:
* Epic Poetry: This is a classic genre that focuses on heroic deeds and mythology. Examples include Homer's *The Iliad* and *The Odyssey*, Virgil's *The Aeneid*, and Beowulf.
* Romanticism: This literary movement (late 18th to mid-19th century) often featured heroic figures and supernatural themes, drawing inspiration from folklore and mythology. Examples include William Wordsworth's "Tintern Abbey," Percy Bysshe Shelley's *Prometheus Unbound*, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's *Faust*.
* Mythological Fiction: This modern genre explicitly uses mythological characters and themes in a fictional context. Examples include Rick Riordan's *Percy Jackson* series, Madeline Miller's *Circe*, and Stephen Fry's *Mythos*.
Visual Arts:
* Classical Art: Ancient Greek and Roman art often depicted scenes from mythology and heroic tales. Examples include sculptures like the Laocoön Group and paintings like the Alexander Mosaic.
* Renaissance Art: This period (14th to 16th century) saw a renewed interest in classical mythology, which was depicted in paintings by artists like Michelangelo, Raphael, and Botticelli.
* Neoclassical Art: This style (17th to 19th century) emphasized classical themes and forms, including heroic subjects and mythological narratives. Examples include Jacques-Louis David's *Oath of the Horatii* and Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres's *The Apotheosis of Homer*.
Music:
* Opera: This art form often draws on mythological and heroic stories, from Wagner's *The Ring Cycle* to Verdi's *Aida*.
* Classical Music: Many composers have used mythological themes in their works, including Wagner's *The Ring Cycle*, Strauss's *Salome*, and Debussy's *Pelléas et Mélisande*.
Film and Television:
* Fantasy: This genre often incorporates mythological elements and heroic quests. Examples include *The Lord of the Rings*, *Harry Potter*, and *Game of Thrones*.
* Historical Fiction: This genre can also feature heroic and mythological elements, especially when set in ancient or medieval times. Examples include *Gladiator*, *Troy*, and *Braveheart*.
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