论盘古神话的母题类型与层级结构

On the Motif Type and Hierarchy Structure of Pangu Mythology

盘古神话是中国创世神话的经典代表,在广泛流传和长期演变中积淀出丰富的母题。无论是盘古神话文献、口头文本还是民间活态传统,都可以归纳出较为稳定的神话母题基本类型。以此为基础对各类母题做出层级划分,可以为不同地区、不同民族盘古神话的系统分析与比较研究,提供具有针对性和实践性的资料学支持。

As a classic representative of Chin creation myths,Pangu mythology has accumulated rich motifs in its wide-spread and long-term evolution.Whether in Pangu mythology document,oral texts or folk living traditions,there are many basic types of mythological motifs.On this basis,the hierarchical division of various types of motif can be made for the systematic analysis and comparative study of the myths of different regions and different ethnic groups,and can provide pertinent and practical information support.