Abstract

An overview of structuralism as a theoretical school is provided. The current relevance of structuralism is assessed, and an example of applicability is presented in an analysis of versions of a Native American creation myth. A structuralist approach to art allows for a more complete understanding of the content and form of the art. Through a structuralist analysis of versions of ‘The Woman Who Fell From the Sky,’ insight into geographical distributions of the myth and the cultural values held by the Senecas of New York and the Huron-Wyandots of Canada is possible.