Toward a Generative Model of Legend: Pizzas, Bridges, Vaccines, and Witches

We propose a generative model of the legend. The model is elaborated based on two case studies, the first of contemporary storytelling related to vaccination on parenting blogs, and the second of historical storytelling related to witchcraft and folk healing in nineteenth century Denmark. The model...

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Main Author: Timothy R. Tangherlini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-12-01
Series:Humanities
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0787/7/1/1