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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 across cultures. It examines the potential origins and journey of tales, such as the story of Aladdin, which may have roots in Wales before evolving in the East. The narrative raises questions about the transmission of stories through time and geography, inviting readers to consider how and why certain tales persist across diverse cultures.
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World Tales IV, Idries Shah
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- World Tales IV
- Subtitle
- The Water of Life and Other Stories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Idries Shah
- Publisher
- ISF Publishing
- Publisher
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 152
- ISBN13
- 9781784793975
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Exploring the intriguing connections between folklore from Scotland and Pre-Columbian America, this book delves into the enduring nature of storytelling across cultures. It examines the potential origins and journey of tales, such as the story of Aladdin, which may have roots in Wales before evolving in the East. The narrative raises questions about the transmission of stories through time and geography, inviting readers to consider how and why certain tales persist across diverse cultures.