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The document discusses English myths of origins and their role in establishing a sense of national identity and community. It analyzes how myths of a common descent or origin are used to create an intuitive belief in a shared history and culture among a people, even if factual histories may differ. The myths serve structural functions and fall into archetypes like awareness of a preternatural or sacred origins, a sense of community oneness, and providing a narrative of the community

Author

Catalina Florescu

Language

EN