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| Mythology | 10 |
| European History | 3 |
| Folk Culture | 3 |
| Symbols (Literary) | 3 |
| American History | 2 |
| Asian Studies | 2 |
| Colonialism | 2 |
| Cultural Traits | 2 |
| Historiography | 2 |
| Land Settlement | 2 |
| Religious Factors | 2 |
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| Indiana Social Studies… | 10 |
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Webb, Donald A. – Indiana Social Studies Quarterly, 1975
The mythical hero figure is examined in various genres of film. (DE)
Descriptors: Film Study, Films, Folk Culture, Mythology
Miner, Bonaventure – Indiana Social Studies Quarterly, 1975
The author demonstrates how historians themselves can create myths. Emphasis is placed on mythical divisions in European history created by historians. The need for a broader concept of Europe is outlined. (DE)
Descriptors: European History, Historical Criticism, Historiography, Mythology
Russel, Jeffrey B. – Indiana Social Studies Quarterly, 1975
The author examines the development of concepts over time. Emphasis is placed on the concept of the devil as the symbol of evil and as an example of historical concept development. (DE)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Conceptual Schemes, Cultural Traits
Gerster, Patrick; Cords, Nicholas – Indiana Social Studies Quarterly, 1975
The authors examine how European hopes for a renewal of the Christian world through a return to an Earthly Paradise influenced their colonization of the new world. (Author/DE)
Descriptors: American History, Colonialism, European History, Land Settlement
Edmonds, Anthony O. – Indiana Social Studies Quarterly, 1975
For southern migrants to northern cities, country music themes reflect the twin images of rural purity and urban corruption. By providing a powerfully consoling myth, this type of music provides a symbolic link with the name the migrants left behind. (Author/DE)
Descriptors: Folk Culture, Music, Music Appreciation, Mythology
Quale, G. Robina – Indiana Social Studies Quarterly, 1975
The author examines how Asian political leaders are attempting to develop a set of unified shared beliefs among their populace. The task of the historian in promoting this cultural heritage is examined. (DE)
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Chinese Culture, Cultural Background, Historiography
Moriarty, Francis J. – Indiana Social Studies Quarterly, 1975
How the European myth of America as a Garden of Eden affected the treatment of new world native inhabitants is discussed. (DE)
Descriptors: American History, American Indians, Colonialism, European History
Hayashi, Tetsumaro – Indiana Social Studies Quarterly, 1975
The author confronts the popular myth or false idea that Zen Buddhism is escape from reality through drugs and sex. (Author/DE)
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Attitudes, Beliefs, Credibility
Williams, Arnold – Indiana Social Studies Quarterly, 1975
Spenser's use of myth in the "Faerie Queene" to influence the reading public is described. Emphasis is placed on creating an attitude of legitimacy around the reign of Elizabeth I. (DE)
Descriptors: English Literature, Epics, Literary Criticism, Literary History
Song, Sunmin – Indiana Social Studies Quarterly, 1975
The author discusses the various anthropological approaches to myth: religious, sociocultural, psychological, historical, and structural. (Author/DE)
Descriptors: Anthropology, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Traits, Fables
