Oral Tradition
Oral Tradition explores how cultures worldwide preserved their histories and knowledge without writing. It argues that oral traditions aren''t just imperfect versions of written history, but dynamic systems for preserving, adapting, and transmitting knowledge. These traditions rely on sophisticated mnemonic devices and narrative structures. For instance, complex legal systems and intricate histori...
Oral Tradition explores how cultures worldwide preserved their histories and knowledge without writing. It argues that oral traditions aren''t just imperfect versions of written history, but dynamic systems for preserving, adapting, and transmitting knowledge. These traditions rely on sophisticated mnemonic devices and narrative structures. For instance, complex legal systems and intricate histori...
