Open AccessThe Portrayal of the First World War and the Development of a National Mythology in New Zealand
Author(s) -
Arthur J. Pomeroy
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of new zealand studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.102
0eISSN - 2324-3740
pISSN - 1176-306X
DOI - 10.26686/jnzs.v0i18.2192
Subject(s) - mythology , iconography , front (military) , history , front line , first world war , home front , spanish civil war , media studies , classics , art history , ancient history , sociology , archaeology , geography , meteorology
The Memorial Window in the Hunter Building at Victoria University offers interesting insights into the commemoration of the Great War in New Zealand. The Frederick Ellis design shows strong Anglican Christian iconography, in line with dominant traditions at the College up to the war. The Gallipoli campaign also features much more prominently than the Western Front, since it could be portrayed as a holy crusade against the Turk. As time passes, the ANZAC experience becomes part of the wider New Zealand mythology, but the religious conflict is expunged.