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Sacred Narrative
Language: en
Pages: 372
Authors: Alan Dundes
Categories: Fiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 1984-11-15 - Publisher: Univ of California Press

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Alan Dundes defines myth as a sacred narrative that explains how the world and humanity came to be in their present form. This new volume brings together classi
The Tsimshian
Language: en
Pages: 368
Authors: Margaret Seguin
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 1993 - Publisher: UBC Press

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This volume examines Tsimshian culture from the prehistoric period to the recent past and includes contributions from such diverse perspectives as archaeology,
Eyewitness Companions: Mythology
Language: en
Pages: 356
Authors: Neil Philip
Categories: Social Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2007-09-03 - Publisher: Penguin

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Originally told to explain the mysteries of the world—such as creation, divine will, fertility, death, and love—myths are a major part of many cultures thro
The Structural Study of Myth and Totemism
Language: en
Pages: 200
Authors: Edmund Leach
Categories: Social Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-04-15 - Publisher: Routledge

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Designed to provoke controversy, the papers in this volume concentrate on two main themes: the study of myth and totemism. Starting with an English translation
American Anthropology, 1888-1920
Language: en
Pages: 860
Authors: Frederica De Laguna
Categories: Social Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2002-01-01 - Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

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The formative years of American anthropology were characterized by intellectual energy and excitement, the identification of key interpretive issues, and the be