About this course

Discover the influence of European storytelling in modern forms of literature, from old myths to medieval legends to Grimm fairy tales. The course examines stories in their historical context but also explores various theoretical approaches and how traditional stories live on in fantasy, movies, role-playing, and other modern uses.

Syllabus

Spring 2026 – Section A

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Spring 2026 – Section B

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Faculty

Bettina Sejbjerg Sommer

Mag.art. (History of Religion, University of Copenhagen, 2006), specializing in Nordic Religions and Scandinavian Folklore. She teaches Nordic Mythology at the University of Copenhagen in addition to courses about storytelling at DIS. With DIS since 2006.

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