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Jiang says comparative mythology should assume influence among connected cultures, but exact influence is less important than each culture's local needs, superiority claims, and internal adaptation.
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Jiang says comparative mythology should assume influence among connected cultures, but exact influence is less important than each culture's local needs, superiority claims, and internal adaptation.
"...is superior and they want to and they have to address local needs as well okay does that make sense yes okay"
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