Article Title
Archetypes, Stereotypes, and The Female Hero: Transformations in Contemporary Perspectives
Abstract
Points out deficiencies of traditional mythic and psychological archetypes in encompassing females. Considers some heroes and heroines of modern fantasy who demonstrate a new paradigm of archetypes not tied to gender.
Recommended Citation
Frontgia, Terri
(1991)
"Archetypes, Stereotypes, and The Female Hero: Transformations in Contemporary Perspectives,"
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature: Vol. 18
:
No.
1
, Article 3.
Available at:
https://dc.swosu.edu/mythlore/vol18/iss1/3
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