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"Ancestor worship, or filial piety so characteristic of Asian cultures, for example, does not really resonate with Americans who favor children, not grandparents."

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About Alan Dundes

Alan Dundes was an American folklorist and academic who taught at the University of California, Berkeley. He published extensively on folklore theory, myth, and comparative traditions. He was one of the most influential folklore scholars of the twentieth century.

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