O IMAGINÁRIO ARTÍSTICO-CULTURAL NAS LENDAS TOCANTINENSES.

Abstract

This study, concerning the myths, tales and legends, discusses the influence of imagination and creativity in the behavior of three bordering cities: Araguatins, São Miguel do Tocantins and São Sebastião do Tocantins. Located in the Bico do Papagaio region in the state of Tocantins. Moreover, search and rescue record, with field research, which drew upon personal experiences residents of these cities. Componsig a collection of twenty four texts are on a CD in annex B. With litles: The Boat of the divine , the Boiuna reported in three versions by three narrators, the Black D´water reported in three versions by narrators, Garupinha the Shout at the cemetery , Guardian angel or Ghost , sumer of man , the Caipora , the Blond road reported by two narrators, the Werewolf , Araguatins excommunicated by the priest , the Bug that appeared in Araguatins , the Big snake reported in two versions, two narrators, the Rosa´s alligators , the Iara , the Nonatinho , the Dolphin . It is hoped that the publication of these narratives, can contribute to the cultural heritage of the state. The reports were transcribed in the form of summaries, and analyzed with emphasis on artistic cultural imaginary, the intertextuality and dialogue with other texts of the oral tradition, in a process of interaction between cultures. Through research, we can see the influence of popular culture on the behavior of its residents by transmission from generation to generation, the stories told and taken as truth. The narrators characterize and adorn their stories, always narrated as real events relating to your area and see accompanield by misteries and hauntings characters, provoking fear and promoter of mythicconsciousness.