Myths from northeast India: Functional perspective of galo myths in a changing context
Doye, Eli
Myths from northeast India: Functional perspective of galo myths in a changing context - New Delhi Nation Press 2024 - 260 p.
The present book investigates functional relevance of myths in identity assertion in a changing context both from theoretical and empirical perspectives. With distinct analytical frames and empirical findings, the book examines, drawing on a selected myths of the Galo, an Arunachalee tribe of Northeast India, the emerging dynamics in them in response to forces of change which the tribe encounters. Therefore, the volume is an addition to the studies on oral literature and a critique to functionalist approach to the investigation of myths in a changing situation. No doubt, the book will come handy for anyone who is interested in tribal studies in general and study of myths in particular.
9789387436237
Northeast India
Tribe of Northeast
NE 307.7095416 DOY
Myths from northeast India: Functional perspective of galo myths in a changing context - New Delhi Nation Press 2024 - 260 p.
The present book investigates functional relevance of myths in identity assertion in a changing context both from theoretical and empirical perspectives. With distinct analytical frames and empirical findings, the book examines, drawing on a selected myths of the Galo, an Arunachalee tribe of Northeast India, the emerging dynamics in them in response to forces of change which the tribe encounters. Therefore, the volume is an addition to the studies on oral literature and a critique to functionalist approach to the investigation of myths in a changing situation. No doubt, the book will come handy for anyone who is interested in tribal studies in general and study of myths in particular.
9789387436237
Northeast India
Tribe of Northeast
NE 307.7095416 DOY