Torches, Thieves, and Tinder: Recurring Themes in Mythical Origins of Fire
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- May 30, 2020
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Groon, Gerald Henry
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Groon, Gerald Henry
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- Fire is one of the basic forces of the world. We cook with it, we see with it, and we use it for just about everything central to our lives. But how did we get it? Fire can be stolen or gifted, clutched in claws or carried in hands. Myths regarding the origin of fire help to explain some of the potential thoughts and reasoning that we can find globally, to understand what people were thinking about fire around the world. Eighteen origin of fire myths from around the world were examined using content analysis methodology to discover similarities across stories. Findings include the possible reasons behind the theft of fire, an examination of why theft might be lightly punished, and the roles of animals in fire myths.
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- May 30, 2020
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Sturm, Brian
- School of Information and Library Science
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Sturm, Brian
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- Master of Science in Library Science
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- 2020
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