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 the degree of dependance on agriculture.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Fisher's exact testSupportedp = 0.02UNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Presence of composite beingsDependentMythology, Spirits And Gods
Degree of dependence on agricultureIndependentTillage, Diet