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I know...it's the rare historical figure who didn't see everything in terms of his own culture. In fact, it's the rare living person who doesn't! My problem, though, is that without being an expert in world religions, how do I know if a "tale" is holy writ or not? I don't know enough about Buddhism or Navajo beliefs or Indigenous Australian beliefs, or thousands of others. Suggestions, anyone? After reading Pam's message, I went and took a look at the 200's. I found, to my dismay, that I have a version of a Peruvian story about a llama and great flood of Biblical proportions (pun intended) in the 200's...and one in the 398's. I have some work to do! Anne-Marie Gordon, Librarian Livonia Primary School Livonia, NY agordon@livoniacsd.org http://www.livoniacsd.org/primaryschool/gordon/index.htm >>> Pam Gelbmann <Pam.gelbmann@COMCAST.NET> 04/29/05 4:18 PM >>> Imagine! An 18th century man being ethnocentric! I agree that perhaps DDC needs to reflect a less self-centered world. In the meantime, I have no problem moving stories cataloged as folktales to the 200's if they belong there. -- Pam Gelbmann, Media Specialist Wilson/Johnsville Elem. MN Pam.Gelbmann@comcast.net -------------------------------------------------------------------- All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------