Myths and Memes: Distinction?

From: Julio Varela (jav65@bellsouth.net)
Date: Fri Jan 19 2001 - 05:05:55 GMT

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    Hello list members,

            I'm new to the list and a relative newcomer to the study of
    memetics. I'm a doctoral student at Florida State University (USA) in
    the Humanities department and my dissertation has a theoretical
    component that incorporates memetics. One of the issues I'm wrestling
    with is how to make a useful distinction between myths and memes: in
    short, what is the nature of their relationship? I would greatly
    appreciate any insights, reading recommendations and suggestions you all
    might have on this topic. Thank you very much.

    All the best,

    Julio Varela

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