IntroductiontoSemioticsofCultures,2010ClaudeLévi-.pptVIP

Analysis The analysis impoverish the myth, we can’t enjoy completely the myths analyzing them, because we are operating simplifications and schemes The goal of the analysis isn’t esthetical: is to find sense and what are the fundamental questions in the myths Myth and ritual The ritual is a set of action based on myths Ritual is fragmented in gestures and procedures, that are continuously repeated: less information that in myths Myths distinguish, separate the elements of reality to transform them in instrument of thought The ritual is always connected to a myth, not to natural reality Ri