Book

The mythology of the Ifugaos

American Folklore Society (46) • Published In 1955 • Pages: x, 244

By: Barton, Roy Franklin.

Abstract
In this source, Barton analyzes various aspects of Ifugao mythology. In Part I, he discusses the function of myth in Ifugao ritual, the form, style and literary attributes of the myth and the classification and affiliations of principal Ifugao myth motifs. Part II consists of the English texts of 30 Ifugao myths and TULUD along with synopses and notes for each. The Ifugao text of four of the myths is also included.
Subjects
Literary texts
culture
Ifugao
HRAF PubDate
1999
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Southeast Asia
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Helen Gunsher Bornstein ; Dubravka Schmalzbauer ; 1971-1972
Field Date
1908-1941
Coverage Date
1908-1941
Coverage Place
Kiangan, Bitu, Ligauwe areas, northern Luzon, Philippines
Notes
R. F. Barton. Foreword by Alfred L. Kroeber
Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-244)
Footnotes appearing at the end of the book.
LCCN
56004194
LCSH
Ifugao (Philippine people)