Myth and Literature

Modern literature of fantasy and science fiction is that which follows most closely mythological ideas. Isaac Asimov is the best known creator of modern robots, but it seems that he was not sure about their soul. For that purpose he introduced Susan Calvin, a female psychologist, to help the dummy, factory-made creatures gain a kind of life-like soul that would help them adapt to human society. Besides robots, another feature of modern SFF literature is the Dragon folk of Pern; full of life and with ready soul as they hatch, they are Anne McCaffrey's great creation.

Isolde reflected on the orgies she and Tristan sometimes took part in in the forest – that Celtic realm where lovers used to find refuge...