Aboriginal people are diverse groups; each has their own language, traditions, and teachings. ... In the Aboriginal tradition, oral literature reflects importance, as that is how many of their myths, stories, and legends have been passed on. Oral literature is words which are spoken, not recorded on paper. ... Oral tradition in song and story has given form to many types of literature written by the aboriginal people. ... Oral literature is meaningful and useful to us in many different ways. ...

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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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" - Plato The minute study of the history of the Indian subcontinent and the various historical processes it has experienced will reflect a rather vibrant amalgamation of various socio-cultural and religious traditions. ... The tradition, since its inception, is regarded to be a protest movement which seeks to contend and challenge all the orthodox, ritualistic norms of the established Brahmanical (Vedic and Puranic) religion2. ... In the space of the various, eclectic Bhakti traditions that emerged, however, women saints seem to own a space of their own and voice their opinions, bold an...

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Before the advent of the written word, the oral tradition of story-telling served as a means for cultures to pass down history, folklore, and anecdotal stories that demonstrated the proper way to conduct oneself in a society. ...

• Word Count: 995
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Whatever the degree of our attachment to our own traditions, it is almost impossible for us to step out of their framework and strip familiar connotations from words like god, soul, sin, piety" Mythologies also undergo a metamorphosis during the translation process, altering perceptions. ... The lack of representation of the female perspective is still evident today, as the majority of literature, be it text, visual or oral is still predominantly male based. ...

• Word Count: 1933
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate