LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 15:6 June 2015
ISSN 1930-2940

Managing Editor: M. S. Thirumalai, Ph.D.
Editors: B. Mallikarjun, Ph.D.
         Sam Mohanlal, Ph.D.
         B. A. Sharada, Ph.D.
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         Lakhan Gusain, Ph.D.
         Jennifer Marie Bayer, Ph.D.
         S. M. Ravichandran, Ph.D.
         G. Baskaran, Ph.D.
         L. Ramamoorthy, Ph.D.
         C. Subburaman, Ph.D. (Economics)
         N. Nadaraja Pillai, Ph.D.
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Gifts-Giving: A Mythical Reality

Dr. Olive Thambi


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The paper deals with the myth associated with the giving of gifts. The custom of gift -giving has been passed down the ages. Gift- giving custom dates back to early civilizations. Gifts symbolise love, respect and regard. They make someone feel important. They are given to reaffirm ties and strengthen bonds. A myth encapsulates within its purview a story, especially one revolving around the early history of a nation. It may describe a natural or social phenomenon and may typically involve supernatural beings or events.

Key words: Myth, gift-giving myths, symbolization, supernatural, affirmation of bonds.

Myth – a Story Revolving around the Early History of a Nation

A myth encapsulates within its purview a story, especially one revolving around the early history of a nation. It may describe a natural or social phenomenon and may typically involve supernatural beings or events. It could be handed down for generations Myths can be spectacular and they can regale the old and the young with their interesting episodes. They have fascinated people. They are priceless and they are enshrined in the hearts and minds of people.

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LRG Government Arts College for Women
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