Fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy (pronunciation: /ˈfæntəsi/ or /fænˈtæzi/) is a genre of speculative fiction involving magical elements, typically set in a fictional universe, and often inspired by mythology and folklore. Its roots are in oral traditions, which then became literature and drama.
Etymology
The term "fantasy" comes from the Greek word "phantasia", which means "to make visible, to place before the eyes, to show". It was first used in English literature in the 14th century to describe a fantastical or unreal situation.
Related Terms
- Speculative Fiction: A broad literary genre encompassing any fiction with supernatural, fantastical, or futuristic elements.
- Magic (Supernatural): A category in Western culture into which have been placed various beliefs and practices considered separate from both religion and science.
- Fictional Universe: A self-consistent setting with events, and often other elements, that differ from the real world.
- Mythology: A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.
- Folklore: The expressive body of culture shared by a particular group of people; it encompasses the traditions common to that culture, subculture or group.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fantasy
- Wikipedia's article - Fantasy
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