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Myths & monsters. Season 1, episode 5, Change & revolution / produced by Daniel Kontur, William Simpson ; directed by Daniel Kontur ; 3DD.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Change--Mythology.
- Change.
- Revolutions--Mythology.
- Revolutions.
- Social change--Mythology.
- Social change.
- Mythology.
- Genre:
- Documentary television programs.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (49 minutes)
- Other Title:
- Change & revolution
- Change and revolution
- Place of Publication:
- London, England : 3DD Productions, 2017.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- System Details:
- video file
- Summary:
- How does a community form? How does it survive and adapt to change? This episode details the role myths and legends have played in establishing the rules of society and the punishments for those who break them. The Pied Piper of Hamelin is an old tale of social norms ignored -- and punished. The deal agreed with the mysterious Piper is not fulfilled and the town's children pay the price. But what are the origins of the legend? This episode will explore the devastating historical events that lay behind it. We also investigate the longevity of legendary outlaw Robin Hood, examine how stories of magic and malice led to the horrific witch trials of Bamberg, Germany, and explore how the bizarre Victorian urban legend of Spring-Heeled Jack was a nightmarish response to rapid social change in 19th century Britain.
- Participant:
- Presented by Nicholas Day.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed August 12, 2019).
- OCLC:
- 1119612184
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