The Capturing of Myth

[Imladris]

Originally Posted by Lalwendë

Yet there are comic elements in myth. This afternoon I have been reading about Loki in Norse myth, who was a shamanic/shape shifting trickster sort of character, often engaging in darkly comic acts. The jester is a figure who does appear in myth - I am sure there are other examples.

Yes, Lewis said there were comid (I prefer the word funny) elements in myth:

Originally Posted by Lewis

There may be joy, but ultimately it is grave.

Ultimately, in the end, in other words, no myth can be a comedy such as "Big Fat Liar" is a comedy, or "Ten Things I Hate About You" is a comedy. A myth can't be like that because, at the very end, it is not really grave -- it is not sobering. Well I assume that there are some exceptions.

Erk. I think I'm digging myself into a hole.