Abstract

MARTOS GARCIA, Aitana  and  BRAVO GAVIRO, Ana. The Hydromythology And The Legend From Natural Events. Rev. iberoam. cienc. tecnol. soc. [online]. 2017, vol.12, n.35, pp.183-199. ISSN 1850-0013.

We analyse the role of mythical narratives in relation to phenomena typical of the geology and hydrology, reviewing the scientific status of hydrology, its methods and scientific paradigms that would contribute to its definition. We delve into the role of myths as explanatory devices in application to hydrogeographic realities. In that sense, we compare some relevant cases involving caves and other karst landscapes, as well as oracles and various mythological characters and episodes related to water. The need for a holistic approach is advocated from a broad consideration of the nature of myth, applying perspectives such as Euhemerism and other hermeneutical currents.

Keywords : Geomythology; Hydromythology ; Naturalist legends; Myths; Hermeneutics.