Book

Myth in primitive psychology

W. W. Norton & Co. • New York • Published In 1926 • Pages:

By: Malinowski, Bronislaw.

Abstract
Malinowski examines the function of myth among the Trobrianders in this monograph. The role of myth in sanctioning the existing socio-political structure is discussed. The relationship of magic to insecurity is examined in detail. In short, Malinowski relates myth and magic to the social, political, and economic structure of the Trobriand Islands.
Subjects
Functional and adaptational interpretations
Mythology
culture
Trobriands
HRAF PubDate
1995
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Melanesia
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Arthur Fields
Field Date
1914-1920
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Papua New Guinea
Notes
[by] Bronislaw Malinowski
LCSH
Trobriand Islanders