result of oral recitation. However‚ it is the skilled delivery method that keeps the fairy tales popular not just the spoken word. Both Thompson and Tater give their views on the popularity of fairy tales. The late Stith Thompson was an author in folklore studies and distinguished educator at Indiana University‚ Bloomington‚ Indiana. Thompson says‚ through the ages from every culture on the planet‚
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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 Overview This chapter discusses the background to the study. Specifically explains the problem under exploration; present the purpose‚ the objectives of the study‚ research questions‚ study areas‚ significance of the study‚ definitions of terms as well as the organization of the study. 1.1 Background to the study Art is deeply engaged with the subject of myth. Since the beginning of humankind ’s existence‚ there have been lots of mind blowing questions which man
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Orality‚ folkalization and syncretising in Derek Walcott’s Ti-Jean and his Brothers Walcott’s dramatic art is an artistic reservoir‚ reflecting the new intellectual trends of the twentieth century Caribbean world. The time when Walcott was writing marked a period of political and creative activity. Walcott himself pointed out the need for bringing together the different creative elements from African‚ European and West Indian art traditions. The most powerful among the indigenous cultural
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of a numerical value‚ a father god and sons of the father god‚ and heroes who must overcome dramatic obstacles while obtaining help from outside sources‚ "Changing Woman and the Hero Twins" places itself among a rich history of similar myths and folklore from around the globe‚ both secular and religious. One of the major similarities between this tale and others in worldwide lore is its repetitive use of a numerical value‚ in this case the number four. From the very first paragraph‚ where after
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Myth is from the Greek word mythos‚ or story. Yet it’s not just any story‚ for it is a special or sacred story‚ as in how the world was created‚ who the gods are‚ why a grove is sacred‚ why a trickster gets the last laugh‚ or why a hero triumphed with volition and divine assistance. “Myth is about the unknown; it is about that for which initially we have no words. Myth therefore looks into the heart of the great silence‚” wrote Karen Armstrong (2005‚ p. 4). In the modern world‚ myth lives and‚ in
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Byon Chin Professor Caruso Writing 106 October 12‚ 2012. A child’s imagination runs wild when they are young. They want to be an astronaut‚ a police officer‚ a fire fighter‚ etc. They want to be all these things all at once just because they probably heard a fairytale story or seen an animated show about them. So they would start to pretend and act like they are these people. I think parents should allow their child to express their imagination. This will build their creativity and expand
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Archetypal Hero Thesis The archetypal hero appears in all religions‚ mythologies and epics of the world in different forms and stories which distinct commonalities can be drawn between each. An archetype is a recurring pattern of character‚ images‚ situations or symbols found in mythology‚ religion‚ dreams and stories of all cultures that is an expression of the world’s personal and collective unconscious. By that‚ an archetype is an unlearned tendency to experience things in a certain way. Humans
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Bahamian oral tradition through folk music and storytelling What determines a true Bahamian? Our oral tradition by way of folk music and storytelling helps us to find our identity; it helps us create a link with the next generation in an attempt to keep our native culture alive. Moreover‚ oral tradition is more than history‚ because it creates bonds with the past. Oral tradition is simple‚ but‚ it is very rich because of the information it contains. Its roots lie in the oral traditions of the
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Folk Dances: The Lost Prestige of Philippine Culture Cymond Calalo‚ Margot Lobendino‚ and Ollie Magsino De La Salle Lipa Integrated School Author’s Note Cymond Calalo English 10 De La Salle Lipa – Integrated School‚ Margot Lobendino English 10 De La Salle Lipa – Integrated School‚ Ollie Magsino English 10 De La Salle Lipa – Integrated School. Correspondence concerning this research should be addressed to Ollie Magsino‚ De La Salle Lipa – Integrated School‚ Lipa City‚ Philippines 4217
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Paremiography: A Proverb Project Paremiology (from the Greek – a study of Proverbs) Paremiography (a collection of Proverbs) Part 1: The Prologue There are 3 difficulties with proverbs. First‚ as metaphors‚ they must be recognized and deciphered correctly. Two‚ they must be remembered and used appropriately. Three‚ one who is skilled in their use must have an APPROPRIATE proverb for nearly EVERY occasion. This last difficulty is really why the oldest members of the Ibo are considered the most
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