马林诺夫斯基与功能学派认为神话与仪式、巫术密不可分,价值在于“实用”功能,对于原始人起着行动准则、道德规范的作用,同时,神话也是产生道德规范、社会组织、仪式或风俗的直接原因。那么在今天这个社会,神话又有着怎样的功能?在旅游中它又发挥着怎样的作用呢?本文对云南丽江的一些景区中所包含的神话元素进行分析,阐释在民俗旅游中的神话元素及这些神话所发挥的功能。 Malinowski and functionalist think myths and rituals, witchcraft are inseparable, the value lies in “practical ” function, plays the role of norms of conduct, moral norms for the primitive people, at the same time, the myth also produces moral norms, social The direct cause of organization, ceremony or custom. So in today’s society, what is the function of myth and what role does it play in tourism? This article analyzes the mythological elements contained in some scenic spots in Lijiang, Yunnan, The function of these myths.