
Maja Essebo
Director of Studies, Researcher

A mythical place : A conversation on the earthly aspects of myth
Author
Summary, in English
The concept of myth is far from foreign to geographical research, yet its definition and use has been both varied and assumed, leaving much of its potential geographically unexplored. Myths – naturalised stories which reflect ideology, alleviate anxiety, and guide everyday practices – instil place with meaning. Following the tradition within human geography of engaging with issues intersecting perception and place, this paper suggests that to further develop the concept of myth in and through human geography may help advance central disciplinary themes centring on issues of naturalisation and transformation of societal beliefs and, by extension, place.
Department/s
- LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies)
Publishing year
2019
Language
English
Pages
515-530
Publication/Series
Progress in Human Geography
Volume
43
Issue
3
Document type
Journal article
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Topic
- Human Geography
Keywords
- Europa
- human geography
- myth
- naturalised story
- perception
- place
- taken-for-granted
Status
Published
Project
- ‘Alternative facts’: a long-term analysis of the impact of myth on American environmental policy.
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISSN: 0309-1325