HISTORY TELLS A STORY Man's understanding of past civilizations has been passed down in the form of oral traditions. Oral traditions are stories that covered topics from all aspects of life and even includes how that civilization came about. ... Sundiata shows how important oral traditions are to our history. ... With the help of oral traditions, we as society are better able to understand the past cultures and practices of ancient people. Oral traditions have helped historians see the development of different cultures through time. ...

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First of all is their identity as "true Africans" that springs from the belief of their "purity", unlike other cultures places in Africa like Kenya or Tanzania that experience an immense influence from Western culture, the Maasai are proud of their ability to maintain their purity, by sticking to their traditions. ... Another important aspect is the form by which information (for instance the story of their origins, myths, etc.) is transported, that is oral history. ...

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