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This article explores the mythological and folkloric roots that permeate J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, highlighting the author’s deep engagement with ancient literary traditions across various cultures. By examining the origins of character names and thematic elements, the article demonstrates how Rowling integrates motifs from Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, Egyptian, and Indian mythology to enrich her fantasy world. Characters such as Hermione Granger and Nagini are shown to embody attributes of their mythological counterparts, while legendary figures like Merlin and Morgana anchor the magical universe in well-known folklore. The study emphasizes that Rowling’s fusion of ancient myths with contemporary storytelling not only enhances the depth and resonance of her characters but also serves as a bridge between classical literature and modern fantasy. Ultimately, this analysis underlines the timeless relevance of myth and its vital role in shaping the narrative and symbolic structure of Rowling’s work.
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1. William Shakespeare. The Plays and Poems of William Shakespeare in Ten Volumes. Eds. Samuel Johnson and George Steevens. 2nd ed. London, 1778, Vol. I.
2. Homer. Odyssey. Vol. 4.
3. Homer, Iliad Vol.783; Hesiod, Theogony; Apollodorus, 2.1.2.
4. Harold C. Knutson. Andromeda. In Brunel, Pierre (ed.). Companion to Literary Myths, Heroes, and Archetypes. Routledge, New York. 1992. ISBN 978-0-4150-6460-6.
5. Martin S Bergmann. (1984). "The Legend of Narcissus". American Imago. 41 (4).
6. Dio Cassius; Cary Earnest; Herbert Baldwin Foster. Dio's Roman History. Cambridge, MA 1914: Harvard University Press.
7. Russell Poole, Ursula Dronke (Ed.). The Poetic Edda: Volume II: Mythological Poems. Oxford University Press 1997.
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