Abstract
This paper focuses on the Greek mythological elements as well as the coming-of-age narrative included in the mid-1980s Japanese manga (comics) and anime
(animation) アリオン [Arion] by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko.1 First, I shall explain how
this manga fits into the category of youth literature. Next, the manga artist’s
employment of Greek mythology will be reviewed and analysed.
(animation) アリオン [Arion] by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko.1 First, I shall explain how
this manga fits into the category of youth literature. Next, the manga artist’s
employment of Greek mythology will be reviewed and analysed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Our Mythical Hope |
Subtitle of host publication | The Ancient Myths as Medicine for the Hardships of Life in Children’s and Young Adults’ Culture |
Editors | Katarzyna Marciniak |
Place of Publication | Warszawa |
Publisher | University of Warsaw Press |
Pages | 555-575 |
Number of pages | 21 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9788323552888 |
ISBN (Print) | 9788323552802 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2021 |
Publication series
Name | Our Mythical Childhood |
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