From Universal Myth to Local Memory: The Reconstruction of the Troy Narrative in Turkish Theatre

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The study explores the reconstruction of the Troy myth in Turkish theatre through cultural memory and myth theory perspectives.
Analysis of three plays: 'Troya'yı Özlüyorum' (1993), 'Troya İçinde Vurdular Beni' (1997), 'Troya Geçilmez' (2002).
Utilization of concepts from Jan Assmann, Claude Lévi-Strauss, and Homi Bhabha to interpret the plays.
Examination of how each play critiques and reinterprets the Greek-centered narrative.
The analysis shows the plays reinterpret the Troy myth from an Anatolian perspective.
Variations in dramatic forms indicate a collective cultural appropriation strategy.
The Troy myth functions as a dynamic tool for identity construction and critique of hegemonic narratives.

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This analysis examines the cultural memory of the Troy myth in Turkish theatre, highlighting its impact on identity.

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Vecihe Özge ZEREN (2026) studied this question.

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