A comparison of some gigantic characters in Iroquois and Saami traditions
A comparison of similar narrative figures in presumably unrelated cultures may contribute to the discovery of blind spots and new areas of reflection in ethnographical description and thus indirectly contribute to a better basis for comparative studies. The lack of money and precious metals in the I...
Main Author: | Thomas McElwain |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Donner Institute
1987-01-01
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Series: | Scripta Instituti Donneriani Aboensis |
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Online Access: | https://journal.fi/scripta/article/view/67168 |
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