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[[Image:Rubens.jpg|thumb|The [[Iliad]], Achilles and Hector By Rubens]]Fantasy, a [[genre]] of [[narrative]] | [[Image:Rubens.jpg|thumb|The [[Iliad]], Achilles and Hector By Rubens]]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 earlier works of fantasy, such as the [[Iliad]] and the [[Odyssey]], contributed prominent elements to the modern day genre, such as themes of transformation and journeys to exotic lands. Because of its lengthy and rich heritage, fantasy is believed to be the antecedent of other literary genres.<ref name="Fantasy Literature"/> | The earlier works of fantasy, such as the [[Iliad]] and the [[Odyssey]], contributed prominent elements to the modern day genre, such as themes of transformation and journeys to exotic lands. Because of its lengthy and rich heritage, fantasy is believed to be the antecedent of other literary genres.<ref name="Fantasy Literature"/> | ||