ARTISTIC INTERPRETATION OF MYTHOLOGICAL ARCHETYPES, SYMBOLS AND EPIC TRADITIONS IN THE WORKS OF JOHN TOLKIN

Abstract

The idea of mythology in literature and its significance in different eras is a fascinating topic that has been discussed for centuries. Understanding literature requires examining the mythology of the society it is produced in, as it reflects the dominant thought of that era. Mythology is a tradition that explains the unexplainable, often centered around gods, goddesses, and epic traditions. According to Joseph Campbell, mythology and its archetypes are a reflection of society's psychology. John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, the author of ‘‘The Lord of the Rings’’, incorporates mythology in his works, specifically using archetypes with significant meaning