[ 摘要 ]
本論文以布農族的神話為研究的對象，主要是探究其神話的內容分類及內涵。
首先將先以「神話」的定義做探討，採集目前各方學者針對「神話」的分類，比較整理。以釐清神話、傳說、民間故事的義涵，找出給本研究適合的定義及區分標準。
再者介紹田哲益先生及其所著之《原住民神話大系-布農族神話與傳說》，並將書中神話資料重整後，區分神話、傳說、民間故事三部分。
最後再依本論文的分類標準一一呈現、分析、論述，找出布農族神話內在意涵。讓布農族的神話有不同的風貌，使其更具有價值性及文學性。
[ 英文摘要 ]
This Thesis aims at the Myths of Bunun Tribe, primarily to probe into the contents, classification and connotation of their myths.

First of all, the Thesis tries to define the term “Myths” by collecting classifications adopted by scholars of all aspects for comparison and reorganization. Through the efforts, the Thesis clarifies the connotation of myths, legends and folklore stories to work out the definition and criteria applicable to the Study.

Next, the Thesis introduces to “Collection of the Aboriginal Myth—The Myths and Legends of Bunun Tribe” written by Tien Che-yi. The myths and data contained in that book, after being reorganized, are classified into three major categories, i.e., Myths, Legends and Folklore Stories.

Further based on the criteria of classification—presentation, analysis, elucidation, to locate the very conntation of Bunun Tribe myths. Through such efforts, the Bunun Tribe myths demonstrate different aspects of values and literatures.
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