Animal Symbolism in Folk Narratives and Human Attitudes towards Predators: An Analysis of their Mutual Influences
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2013
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This article deals with the symbolic aspects of folk narratives involving animals considered to be harmful'. Its main focus is a study of narratives collected by Chilean schoolchildren concerning eight endangered animal species. These narratives are analysed as cultural models and as educational tools for environmental purposes.