مقامات للدراسات اللسانية و الأدبية و النقدية
Volume 1, Numéro 1, Pages 1-14
2017-06-01

The Functional Distinctions In Algerian Mythology: Deconstructing Monstrous Narratives In Terms Of Gender And Functions

Authors : Kamal Nasri .

Abstract

This paper aims to investigate and analyse the discourse of Algerian mythological narratives in form of oral and written tales or stories, where females are considered as monsters and subservient, in comparison to males who are depicted as powerful creatures. Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to define and study the different functions within these narratives. It also aims to asses Algerian myths according to Campbell’s model of functions

Keywords

Algerian Mythology, Functions, monsters, Power, Discourse analysis