Analysis Of Tujia Myth Archetype

Tujia myth has a long history,forming stable plot units and typical and recurring mythological images,which become the most representative archetype of Tujia mythology and carry the extremely deep Tujia cultural connotation.The motif archetypes of Tujia myth are those relatively stable plot units,which mainly include the original motif archetypes,the motif archetypes of flood survivors and the motif archetypes of order.The image archetype of Tujia myth refers to those typical and recurring mythological images,mainly including the ancestor archetype,totem archetype and hero archetype.These most stable plot motif archetypes and the most representative image archetypes have been narrated in the past dynasties and symbolized continuously in contemporary writing,which constitute the symbol coding system of Tujia mythological archetypes.In the development of contemporary society,the symbol coding system of Tujia mythological archetype can exert great cultural,economic and social values.Cultural value is mainly manifested in the literary creation and improving national culture consciousness,promote national culture dissemination,etc.,the economic value is mainly manifested in the aspect of promoting regional tourism and economic development in the Wuling mountain areas,social value is mainly manifested in improve the ethnic identity of Tujia people to each other,promoting national unity,to build a harmonious society,etc.Tujia myth prototype myth-archetype criticism theory analysis,give full play to interpretation of literature,field investigation,the folk custom experience,image analysis method,the multiple evidence of solid Tujia myth and all ethnic groups in the world can be found on the plot content in common,can also reveal in Tujia myth carry ethnic cultural implication,convey the unique ethnic spirit.