From Trickster Tales to Realistic Antiheroes - Deepstash
From Trickster Tales to Realistic Antiheroes

From Trickster Tales to Realistic Antiheroes

  • The antihero, in embryonic form, traces back to traditional Trickster tales present in Native American, African, and diaspora cultures.
  • While Homer infused some Trickster elements into Odysseus, it was with the rise of Robin Hood in the British folk ballad repertoire that the antihero acquired realistic, quasi-historical trappings.
  • The antihero now surpasses the traditional hero in pop culture, evident in the Joker's rise in popularity since his debut in April 1940, overshadowing even the caped superhero.

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Content Curator | Absurdist | Amateur Gamer | Failed musician | Successful pessimist | Pianist |

In a world where the antihero dominates, it's crucial to recognize the forgotten connection between music and the origins of these conflicted protagonists.

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