From: Jerry Bryson (jbryson@infionline.net)
Date: Sun 29 Jan 2006 - 01:16:35 GMT
>>> Ben
>> This, and the Grayfrier's Bobby seem to be vehicles to convey memes?
>
> Apparently so - I found this while I was googling earlier:
>
> http://www.pantheon.org/articles/l/little_dutch_boy.html
So, myths certainly carry memes; as do teaching stories. Now. I wonder
if there is a difference between myths and recently created stories in
the memes they convey.
Jerry
"In theory, theory and practice are the same, but in practice, they're
different."
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