The 20th century for Spain was marked by the Spanish Civil War, the rise and fall of Francisco Franco, and the subsequent establishment of democracy. Spanish cultural and mythological narratives often reflected the tumultuous history, with a blend of Catholic, Moorish, and Basque influences shaping Spain’s modern mythology.
In literature, Spanish authors like Gabriel García Márquez brought elements of magical realism into the 20th century, blending modern and ancient mythological themes to tell new stories of love, death, and destiny.