This diploma thesis tries to recognise mythological elements in the Harry Potter book series and analyse them in regard to their mythological counterparts. Firstly, the thesis presents Joseph Campbell's archetypal hero and his journey based on the analysis of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. It then focuses on mythological characters and their connection to Rowling's' counterparts. The last part focuses on mythological beings and their significance, as well as some objects stemming from a mythological source.
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