The Language of the Dreams

Mythocritic update in the series The Sandman

Abstract

This article investigates the importance of myths and dreams in transmedia narratives, using Neil Gaiman's The Sandman as a case study. It argues that myths and dreams operate as archetypal structures capable of traversing different media, preserving their symbolic core while reconfiguring themselves according to the narrative strategies of each medium. The study highlights that, in transmedia contexts, myths and dreams not only preserve their narrative power but also strengthen the immersion and cohesion of the fictional universe, becoming catalysts for aesthetic experiences and existential reflection.