Interpreting Folklore..". Dundes has produced a work which will be useful to both students and teachers who wish to broaden their understanding of modern folklore." -- Center for Southern Folklore Magazine "It is impossible ever to remain unimpressed with [Dundes'] excursuses, however much one may be in disagreement (or not) with his conclusions." -- Forum for Modern Language Studies Often controversial, Alan Dundes's scholarship is always provocative, perceptive, and intelligent. His concern here is to assess the material folklorists have so painstakingly amassed and classified, to interpret folklore, and to use folklore to increase our understanding of human nature and culture. |
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... semen , then this lack of liquid life force might be responsible for poor vision — at least according to the folk theory . The logic is remarkably consistent . If the loss of liquid causes blindness , then the addition of liquid can ...
... semen , then this lack of liquid life force might be responsible for poor vision — at least according to the folk theory . The logic is remarkably consistent . If the loss of liquid causes blindness , then the addition of liquid can ...
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... semen . In like manner , the Arab practice of Imsák , the special art of delay- ing the male orgasm ( Nefzawi 1963 : 30 ) , is probably selfishly intended to decrease the loss of precious semen rather than altruistically increas- ing ...
... semen . In like manner , the Arab practice of Imsák , the special art of delay- ing the male orgasm ( Nefzawi 1963 : 30 ) , is probably selfishly intended to decrease the loss of precious semen rather than altruistically increas- ing ...
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... semen is considered the equivalent of the loss of 40 drops of blood . " Moreover , “ the longevity of several men is attributed to complete ab- stinence in their later years . " Clearly the loss of vital fluids through ejaculation is ...
... semen is considered the equivalent of the loss of 40 drops of blood . " Moreover , “ the longevity of several men is attributed to complete ab- stinence in their later years . " Clearly the loss of vital fluids through ejaculation is ...
Contents
Texture Text and Context | 20 |
The Curious Case of the Widemouth Frog | 62 |
A Folkloristic Reflection of | 69 |
Copyright | |
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