Exposició sobre mitologia catalana

Catalan mythology is a rich source of stories and characters, although for many years it has remained in the background, overshadowed by other mythologies such as Norse or Celtic. In fact, current authors of the fantasy genre are finding in the oral tradition stories from across Catalan territory the inspiration to write new stories and to reinterpret this imaginary world.In the core exhibition of the fifth edition of Festival 42 you will find some fifteen of the most popular and deeply rooted characters of Catalan folklore, with the features that link them to the global literary framework. From Joan de l'Os, which brings us closer to American superhero fiction, to the legends of the Serpent, which remind us of Bola de Drac, passing through the constellated swords, which connect us with the stories of the Arthurian Cycle.All of this, through the illustrations of Laia Baldevey, curator of the show and an expert in giving mythology visual form. Among her works, Mitologia dels Països Catalans and Mitologia de la muntanya de Montserrat stand out. The proposal also includes material from the Catalan bestiary, lent by popular culture associations.Collaborating: Agrupació del Bestiari Festiu i Popular de Catalunya