Mythology and Folk-Tales of the North American Indians
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2687709 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Franz Boas (corresponding author) |
| Year | 1914 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 106 |
| Pages | 374-410 |
| Publication date | 1914-10-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | BOOK |
| Venue | Journal of American Folklore (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0021-8715 • E-ISSN: 1535-1882 |
| Publisher | University of Illinois Press (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.2307/534740 |
| OpenAlex | W2313357965 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 28 |
This article explores the mythology and folk-tales of North American Indians, examining recurring themes and motifs across different tribes. Boas argues against the notion of a single, unified "Indian" mythology, emphasizing the diversity and complexity of narratives across various cultural groups. He analyzes specific examples of myths and tales, highlighting their connection to social organization, ritual practices, and environmental contexts. Boas also discusses the influence of European contact on Native American storytelling traditions, noting both the preservation and adaptation of indigenous narratives in the face of cultural change
Art · Ethnology · Genealogy · Literature · Mythology · Archaeology and Natural History · History · Indigenous Studies and Ecology
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| Unique citing works | 28 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,4 |
| Citation span | 1956 - 2026 (71) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 25 |