Gypsy dragon: An evolutionary approach to narratives

This paper will attempt to explain Serbian Gypsy oral narratives by applying concepts drawn from evolutionary psychology. The Gypsy story will illustrate how various narrative characteristics are used by Gypsies to employ social knowledge on local surroundings to better serve fitness solutions.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Čvorović Jelena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Ethnography, SASA, Belgrade 2007-01-01
Series:Glasnik Etnografskog Instituta SANU
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0350-0861/2007/0350-08610701205C.pdf