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[[Image:Rubens.jpg|thumb|The [[Iliad]], Achilles and Hector]]Fantasy, a [[genre]] of [[narrative]] [[fiction]], originates from supernatural elements, like magic. Although sometimes coupled with the [[science fiction]] genre,fantasy deals with elements thought to be generally impossible.<ref name="Fantasy Literature">Kelleghan, Fiona. Classics Of Science Fiction And Fantasy Literature. Pasadena, Calif: Salem Press, 2002. eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost). Web. 1 July 2015.</ref>In comparison, science fiction deals with elements that have not been proven but could potentially happen. | [[Image:Rubens.jpg|thumb|The [[Iliad]], Achilles and Hector]]Fantasy, a [[genre]] of [[narrative]] [[fiction]], originates from supernatural elements, like magic. Although sometimes coupled with the [[science fiction]] genre, fantasy deals with elements thought to be generally impossible.<ref name="Fantasy Literature">Kelleghan, Fiona. Classics Of Science Fiction And Fantasy Literature. Pasadena, Calif: Salem Press, 2002. eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost). Web. 1 July 2015.</ref> In comparison, science fiction deals with elements that have not been proven but could potentially happen. | ||
The early works of fantasy, such as the [[Iliad]] and the [[Odyssey]], contributed prominent elements to the modern day genre. These elements include themes of transformation and journeys to exotic lands.<ref>Kelleghan, 2002</ref> Because of its lengthy and rich heritage, fantasy is believed to be the antecedent of other literary genres.<ref>Kelleghan, 2002</ref> | The early works of fantasy, such as the [[Iliad]] and the [[Odyssey]], contributed prominent elements to the modern day genre. These elements include themes of transformation and journeys to exotic lands.<ref>Kelleghan, 2002</ref> Because of its lengthy and rich heritage, fantasy is believed to be the antecedent of other literary genres.<ref>Kelleghan, 2002</ref> | ||