Culture

Summary

Serpent Narratives: Eglė and Bai Suzhen in Cross-Cultural Harmony

This paper delves into the captivating parallels and unique cultural narratives surrounding the human-snake family myth in Lithuanian and Chinese folklore. Concentrating on the tales of Eglė the Queen of Serpents, and The Legend of the White Snake, the study employs a comparative folkloristic approach to scrutinize the plot characteristics, narrative structures, and cultural symbolism embedded within these stories. By discerning common themes and notable differences, the research unveils shared motifs and divergent cultural interpretations between the Lithuanian and Chinese accounts of human-serpent unions.