On the genre morphology of legendry: belief story versus belief legend

Article Abstract:

Gillian Bennett has suggested that the term 'belief story' should be revived because 'belief legend' is associated strictly with modern legends. However, legend scholars have used the term 'belief legend' for decades without equating it with 'modern legend.' The usage suggested by Bennett would add to rather than reduce confusion in the genre morphology of legends. 'Belief legend' has also been criticized on the grounds that legends always involve belief. However, many legends do not illustrate traditional beliefs. Therefore, the term 'belief legend' should be retained as a useful category within the legend genre.

Legends

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A morphology for the Pentecostal experience of receiving the baptism in the Holy Spirit

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Pentecostals is characterized as speaking in tongues, which believes in the Trinity made up of Father, Son and Holy Spirit and also that God in the 'person of the Holy Spirit can embody individuals and speak through them in a language or languages that are viewed as 'heavenly'. Speaking in tongues are the initial, physical evidence and primary sign of someone who has received the baptism in the Holy Spirit.

Evaluation, Pentecostals, Holy Spirit, Baptism

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Kidnapping, infanticide, cannibalism: a legend from Swedish Finland

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An analysis of seven versions of a Finland Swedish legend is presented, focusing on how loyalty and allegiance affect young marrying women. Topics include Scandinavian legend traditions, robbers and trolls, kidnapping, fertility, food, and cannibalism.

Scandinavia, Portrayals, Folklore, Critical Essay, Infanticide, Kidnapping, Myths and legends, Cannibalism, Cannibalism (Human behavior), Women and literature, Women in literature

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