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[–] oce@jlai.lu 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

earliest proto-novel that we know of is The Tale of Genji, that dates to roughly the 11th century

What makes it a proto novel compared to Greek or Indian mythology texts?

[–] HelixDab2@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's both fictional, and known to be fictional. Mythology texts are more like the bible; they're believed to be true.

[–] oce@jlai.lu 1 points 2 years ago

That's an interesting point.

[–] 100_kg_90_de_belin@feddit.it 1 points 2 years ago

Mainly the characterization and psychological depiction