Cross-cultural forager myth transmission rules: Implications for the emergence of cumulative culture
Evolution and Human Behavior • Vol/Iss. N/A • Elsevier • • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Scalise Sugiyama, Michelle, Reilly, Kieran J.
Hypothesis
Myth-telling rules will mandate transmission during low-distraction conditions.
Note
Most myth-telling is documented during the night in winter, when people are usually less worried about other tasks.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage comparisons | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Presence of low-distraction conditions | Dependent | Traditional History, Literature, Literary Texts, Texts |