Einige Termini der lappischen Mythologie im sprachgeographischen Licht

Abstract

The article contributes to the research on Sami mythology by presenting an analysis of a selected number of concepts frequently used in Sami mythology. In comparing different texts for possible variations in dialect, the author develops a methodology that is influenced by research conducted both within comparative linguistics and within comparative religion.

Keywords

• Sami (European people) -- Religion
• Mythology
• Concepts
• Categories
• Linguistics
• Language and religion