“神话”概念的再探讨——兼论与中国神话研究的适切性问题

Re-discussion on the Concept of Myth——Applicableness of Chinese myth Research

"神话"概念的厘清是中国神话传说研究中一大关键问题。对于"神话"概念的认知必须紧扣"神圣性与真实性"的基本限定,这样既有利于与国际学术话语进行有机衔接,也有利于选择适切的中国神话传说的具体材料和相关论题在中国文化的具体语境中展开论述。其中,神话与仪式、传说、故事等相关概念的区分也是进行神话研究的重要前提。

The clarification on the concept of myth is a key question in the study of the Chinese myths and legends. The cognition of the concept of myth must be closely linked to the fundamental restriction of ＂the sanctity and the authenticity＂, which not only be beneficial to the connection organically with the international academic discourse, but also be helpful to select the specific materials and related topics in the specific context of Chinese culture. And the distinction among myth, ritual, legend, and tale is an important prerequisite.