西南少数民族神话化生母题探析

Exploratory Discussion on the Mythical Incarnated Origin of Ethnic Minorities in Southwest China

在西南少数民族神话中,化生母题是世界起源神话的重要母题之一。文章在前人研究的基础上,首先试图廓清"化生"和"化身",同时对西南少数民族神话中化生母题类型进行分析和探讨。笔者认为,西南少数民族中丰富的化生母题神话是初民对生命循环意识的体验和认识在神话叙事中的显现。

The incarnated origin theme in the ethnic myths forms part of the world＇s genesis.Based on the preceding study,the paper intends to distinguish＂metaplasia＂from incarnation＂.Meanwhile,it goes on analyzing and discussing the incarnated origin theme in the ethnic myths of southwest China. The author holds that such a theme can be the reflection of the early people＇s experience and awareness of the life cycle through the mythical narration.