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CHAPTER XVIII.
HEROIC AND ROMANTIC MYTHS 282
A new class of myths—Not explanatory—Popular tales—Heroic and romantic myths—(1.) Savage tales—(2.) European Contes—(3.) Heroic myths—Their origin—Diffusion—History of their study—Grimm's theory—Aryan theory—Benfey's theory—Ancient Egyptian stories examined—Wanderung's theorie—Conclusion.
 
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APPENDIX A.
FONTENELLE'S FORGOTTEN COMMON-SENSE 321
 
APPENDIX B.
REPLY TO OBJECTIONS 325
 
APPENDIX C.
MR. LEWIS MORGAN AND THE AZTECS 346
 
APPENDIX D.
THE HARE IN EGYPT 350
 
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INDEX.		  
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