culture hero
mythological figure
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animals and plants in myth
- In myth: Culture heroes
The master of the animals or corn mother is frequently found in association with animal culture heroes. An animal or trickster who can assume animal form secures for humans the various attributes of culture (acting either in consort with or opposition to the…
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culture hero and soteriological myths
- In myth: Myths of culture heroes and soteriological myths
A great many nonliterate traditions have myths about a culture hero (most notably, one who brings new techniques or technology to humankind—e.g., Prometheus, who supplies fire to humans in Greek mythology). A culture hero is generally not the person responsible…
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