Explaining Mythical Composite Monsters in a Global Cross-Cultural Sample
Journal of Cognition and Culture • Vol/Iss. n/a • Brill • • Published In • Pages: 1-24 •
By Knowlton, Timothy W., Roberts, Sean G.
Hypothesis
The presence of composite beings, also known as monsters, will be positively correlated with recording-keeping technologies.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher's exact test | Supported | p = 0.0003 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Presence of composite beings | Dependent | Mythology, Spirits And Gods |
| Recording-keeping technologies | Independent | Mnemonic Devices, Writing |