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Exploring the intriguing connections between folklore from Scotland and Pre-Columbian America, this book delves into the enduring nature of storytelling and the shared motifs across cultures. It questions the origins of famous tales, such as Aladdin, suggesting they may have roots in Welsh traditions before spreading to the East. By examining these narratives, the book seeks to uncover the historical pathways and cultural exchanges that contribute to the persistence of these timeless stories.
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World Tales (Pocket Edition): Book I, Idries Shah
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- Title
- World Tales (Pocket Edition): Book I
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Idries Shah
- Publisher
- Isf Publishing
- Publisher
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 246
- ISBN13
- 9781784792893
- Category
- Philosophy, Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Exploring the intriguing connections between folklore from Scotland and Pre-Columbian America, this book delves into the enduring nature of storytelling and the shared motifs across cultures. It questions the origins of famous tales, such as Aladdin, suggesting they may have roots in Welsh traditions before spreading to the East. By examining these narratives, the book seeks to uncover the historical pathways and cultural exchanges that contribute to the persistence of these timeless stories.