diffusionism

[Linda Fink]

Jeff writes:

I dunno enough about the anthropology involved to have much of an
opinion myself.  Anyway, your comments first, please!  (Are you
trolling us, Linda?)

What I'm interested in are stories that have been passed down about foreign
visitors who arrived in pre-recorded times. There is one I've heard of a
person who arrived in a "copper canoe". These oral tales are what I'd like
to see (hear) resurrected. I had never heard of the theory of diffusionism
before that Atlantic Monthly article. I'm hoping renewed interest in that
theory will bring out some of these stories. Anyone have any to share with
me? Private mail is fine if it doesn't seem CJ related enough.






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