论母题方法在少数民族神话研究中的应用

The Application of Motif method in the Study of Ethnic Myths

母题是神话叙事中最基本的分析元素。借助母题可以构建各民族神话间对话的平台,母题分析体系的核心是母题类型及其类型层级体系,使用母题方法的目的在于通过母题的提取、比较与分析,进一步揭示少数民族神话的个性、共性、叙事结构和文化内涵等问题。

Motif is the most basic element in the analyzing of myth narratives. By using it,the conversational platform among ethnic myths can be constructed. The key of motif analyzing system is motif types and the levels. The objective of using motifs is to reveal the individualities,commons,narrative construction and cultural connotation of the ethnic myths by means of summarizing,comparing and analyzing the motifs.