Alluring Monsters
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Alluring Monsters
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Author : Rosalind Galt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
Alluring Monsters written by Rosalind Galt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with Decolonization categories.
The pontianak, a terrifying female vampire ghost, is a powerful figure in Malay cultures. Exploring how and why the pontianak found new life in postcolonial Southeast Asian film and society, Rosalind Galt reveals the importance of cinema to histories and theories of decolonization.
The Oxford Handbook Of Monsters In Classical Myth
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Author : Debbie Felton
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2024-10-10
The Oxford Handbook Of Monsters In Classical Myth written by Debbie Felton and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-10-10 with Literary Criticism categories.
The Oxford Handbook of Monsters in Classical Myth presents forty chapters about the unique and terrifying creatures from myths of the long-ago Near East and Mediterranean world, featuring authoritative contributions by many of the top international experts on ancient monsters and the monstrous. The first part provides original studies of individual monsters such as the Chimaera, Cerberus, the Hydra, and the Minotaur, and of monster groups such as dragons, centaurs, sirens, and Cyclopes. This section also explores their encounters with the major heroes of classical myth, including Perseus, Jason, Heracles, and Odysseus. The second part examines monsters of ancient folklore and ethnography, encompassing the restless dead, blood-drinking lamiae, exotic hybrid animals, the so-called dog-headed men, and many other unexpected creatures and peoples. The third part covers various interpretations of these creatures from multiple perspectives, including psychoanalysis, colonialism, and disability studies, with monster theory itself evident across the entire volume. The final part discusses reception of these ancient monsters across time and space--from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance to modern times, from Persia to Scandinavia, the Caribbean, and Latin America-and concludes with chapters considering the use and adaptation of ancient monsters in children's literature, science fiction, fantasy, and modern scientific disciplines. This Handbook is the first large-scale, inclusive guide to monsters in antiquity, their places in literature and art across the millennia, and their influence on later literature and thought.
The Routledge Companion To Asian Cinemas
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Author : Zhen Zhang
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2024-07-04
The Routledge Companion To Asian Cinemas written by Zhen Zhang and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-07-04 with Social Science categories.
Balancing leading scholars with emerging trendsetters, this Companion offers fresh perspectives on Asian cinemas and charts new constellations in the field with significance far beyond Asian cinema studies. Asian cinema studies – at the intersection of film/media studies and area studies – has rapidly transformed under the impact of globalization, compounded by the resurgence of a variety of nationalist discourses as well as counter-discourses, new socio-political movements, and the possibilities afforded by digital media. Differentiated experiences of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic have further heightened interest in the digital everyday and the renewed geopolitical divide between East and West, and between North and South. Thematized into six sections, the 46 chapters in this anthology address established paradigms of scholarship and viewership in Asian cinemas like extreme genres, cinephilia, festivals, and national cinema, while also highlighting political and archival concerns that firmly situate Asian cinemas within local and translocal milieus. Underrepresented cinemas of North Korea, Bangladesh, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Cambodia, appear here amidst a broader cross-regional, comparative approach. An ideal resource for film, media, cultural and Asian studies researchers, students, and scholars, as well as informed readers with an interest in Asian cinemas.
Storm Legends
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Author : Emma Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Publifye AS
Release Date : 2025-05-06
Storm Legends written by Emma Johnson and has been published by Publifye AS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-05-06 with Science categories.
""Storm Legends"" explores the intersection of meteorology, mythology, and history to reveal how ancient cultures interpreted and integrated real-world weather events into their storm narratives. By examining myths from regions like the Mediterranean, Mesoamerica, and East Asia, the book identifies the meteorological phenomena that likely inspired them, such as waterspouts mistaken for sea monsters or lightning storms attributed to divine rage. The study of these myths offers insights into early environmental awareness and challenges the notion of myths as purely imaginative creations, suggesting they also functioned as a form of early environmental record-keeping. The book uniquely integrates paleoclimatology data with cultural interpretations, providing a fact-based perspective on how specific weather patterns influenced storytelling. It begins by introducing core meteorological concepts and historical weather observations, then progresses geographically to analyze storm myths, identifying the meteorological phenomena behind them. By connecting Earth Sciences Geography, History World, and religious studies, ""Storm Legends"" provides a comprehensive understanding of humanity's historical relationship with extreme weather. The book demonstrates how these ancient stories can inform our understanding of current climate challenges.
The Ashgate Research Companion To Monsters And The Monstrous
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Author : Asa Simon Mittman
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-02-24
The Ashgate Research Companion To Monsters And The Monstrous written by Asa Simon Mittman and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-24 with Literary Criticism categories.
The field of monster studies has grown significantly over the past few years and this companion provides a comprehensive guide to the study of monsters and the monstrous from historical, regional and thematic perspectives. The collection reflects the truly multi-disciplinary nature of monster studies, bringing in scholars from literature, art history, religious studies, history, classics, and cultural and media studies. The companion will offer scholars and graduate students the first comprehensive and authoritative review of this emergent field.
The Monsters Of The Deep And Curiosities Of Ocean Life
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Author : Armand Landrin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1875
The Monsters Of The Deep And Curiosities Of Ocean Life written by Armand Landrin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1875 with Marine animals categories.
Creating 3 D Animation
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Author : Peter Lord
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004-11-23
Creating 3 D Animation written by Peter Lord and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-11-23 with Computers categories.
This instructional book is written in a simple and accessible style for experienced animators and novices alike. Its wonderful illustrations give a clear and inspiring view of the techniques of puppet animation.
Artnews
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
Artnews written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Art categories.
Black Monsters And Horrified Americans
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Author : Jerry Rafiki Jenkins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Black Monsters And Horrified Americans written by Jerry Rafiki Jenkins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with American literature categories.
The Publishers Weekly
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
The Publishers Weekly written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with American literature categories.