HELL IS ONLY A WORD. THE REALITY IS MUCH, MUCH WORSE”: BLACK HOLES AS FANTASY GATEWAYS TO HELL.
The article focuses on the conceptualization of black holes as fantastical gateways to Hell, exploring their monstrous characteristics and their metaphorical connections to the underworld. Topics include the physical and metaphorical horrors associated with black holes, their representation in scien...
| Publicado en: | Mythlore Vol. 42; no. 2; pp. 141 - 161 |
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Mythopoeic Society
Spring/Summer2024
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| Sumario: | The article focuses on the conceptualization of black holes as fantastical gateways to Hell, exploring their monstrous characteristics and their metaphorical connections to the underworld. Topics include the physical and metaphorical horrors associated with black holes, their representation in scientific literature and popular culture, and their role in shaping narratives of space horror as depicted in films like "The Black Hole" (1979) and "Event Horizon" (1997). |
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