William B Gibbons
Biographic Data
| ID | 698938 |
|---|---|
| NAME | William B Gibbons |
| GIVEN NAMES | William B |
| FAMILY NAME | Gibbons |
| SIGNATURE | GIBBONS W B |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 2 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1964 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1972 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Asiatic Parallels in North American Star Lore
THE FOLKLORE OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN contains many references to popular star names, a number of which can be shown to have parallels in the Old World. One such group of parallels concerning the constellation Ursa Major was considered in an earlier article of mine wherein, by pointing out a striking similarity in names in clearly defined distribution patterns, I endeavored to establish a definite connection between certain motifs found among early…
Asiatic Parallels in North American Star Lore
STAR LORE has often been neglected as a legitimate contribution to comparative mythology in general, and to the study of tribal associations and migrations in particular. The basic reason for this, I think, has been a failure to distinguish between the star name itself and any myth or myths which may accompany it. Amid all the changes attending man's thoughts and actions through the ages, one of his few constant companions has been the stars. The…
Asiatic Parallels in North American Star Lore
THE FOLKLORE OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN contains many references to popular star names, a number of which can be shown to have parallels in the Old World. One such group of parallels concerning the constellation Ursa Major was considered in an earlier article of mine wherein, by pointing out a striking similarity in names in clearly defined distribution patterns, I endeavored to establish a definite connection between certain motifs found among early…
Asiatic Parallels in North American Star Lore
STAR LORE has often been neglected as a legitimate contribution to comparative mythology in general, and to the study of tribal associations and migrations in particular. The basic reason for this, I think, has been a failure to distinguish between the star name itself and any myth or myths which may accompany it. Amid all the changes attending man's thoughts and actions through the ages, one of his few constant companions has been the stars. The…
Asiatic Parallels in North American Star Lore
STAR LORE has often been neglected as a legitimate contribution to comparative mythology in general, and to the study of tribal associations and migrations in particular. The basic reason for this, I think, has been a failure to distinguish between the star name itself and any myth or myths which may accompany it. Amid all the changes attending man's thoughts and actions through the ages, one of his few constant companions has been the stars. The…
Asiatic Parallels in North American Star Lore
THE FOLKLORE OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN contains many references to popular star names, a number of which can be shown to have parallels in the Old World. One such group of parallels concerning the constellation Ursa Major was considered in an earlier article of mine wherein, by pointing out a striking similarity in names in clearly defined distribution patterns, I endeavored to establish a definite connection between certain motifs found among early…
Parallels (2 works) · Physics (2 works) · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies (1 works) · Art (1 works) · Astronomy (1 works) · Astrophysics (1 works) · Australian Indigenous Culture and History (1 works) · Classics (1 works) · Engineering (1 works) · Genealogy (1 works)