Oral tradition

of Beowulf is that it contains multiple stories within stories. The epic uses this style for a number of different reasons. One reason is that it follows the oral tradition. Another reason is it was the history of the time, a way to continue on the stories of these early civilizations and societies. The last and most important reason is that the overall function that these stories within stories serve, is the help the audience have a better understanding and a different…

goat meat, and fried fish that are found in the Red Sea. Special spices are added to their dishes for special events like marriages, birth of a child even when infants get circumcisions, or any major life changing events. One of the main form of art is Dance. Dance is their way to express traditions. Men and women dress wear flashy clothing, women are covered with gold ornaments and dance for every great event. Their musical accomplishments are limited to a drum, a traditional song, and applause…

Beowulf is the oldest epic poem ever written in the English language; it is also known as one of the most important pieces of Old English literature. Most of this poem has been known to exist since the middle of the fifth century; however, the poem was composed in the late tenth century in a dialect that is known today as the Midlands of England. As the majority of all old epics with an Anglo-Saxon origin, both the authors name and its real title are unknown due to the fact that most of these…

For generations Indigenous peoples have passed their knowledge on through oral traditions . This includes storytelling to teach about cultural beliefs, values, customs, rituals, history and ways of life. The text “Aboriginal Oral Traditions” centers on this knowledge. In the introduction, Hulan and Eigenbrod succinctly explain oral history in the following way: “Oral traditions form the foundation of Aboriginal societies, connecting speaker and listener in communal experience and uniting past…

What is Greek oral tradition and myth? Greek oral tradition and myth are in relation to the Odyssey and play an important role in Greek culture. Centuries ago, before writing ever existed, stories were passed down from generation to generation orally. Epic poems in Greece were not originally written, but they were spoken and even sung. (Martini) The stories that survived through time after finally being written down by someone somehow are now myths that tell stories of mythical creatures or…

Plato’s Phaedrus is a discussion between teacher and student. In the case of Phaedrus, it is a conversation between Phaedrus and Socrates, in this Phaedrus is the student and Socrates is the teacher. They discuss a wide variety of topics and the opinion of ‘Socrates’ comes out. The topics include the theories of which is better written tradition and oral tradition. The theories they discuss include the importance of oral tradition rather than written form. Socrates discusses the importance of…

in this class, I have learned about the traditions of ingenious people. The tradition that sticks out to me is that the Elders become the spiritual leaders of the community. Every person within the community looks to the Elders for advice, for culture, for wisdom. In this paper I will argue that Elders can help both aboriginal youth and others in a similar way, Elders have a way of bringing and keeping knowledge within communities. I think Elders could help by informing others of the traditions…

Traditions and Small-Town Values Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” is a shocking tale of tradition and the horrifying results when are taken to the extreme. The author’s word choice, setting, and overall tone used in conveying the story sends a powerful message to the reader. The style and diction used by Jackson to create a familiar and comforting setting and tone in her tale of senseless violence both brings the violence of human nature closer to home and reveals the darker nature of tradition,…

back to fond memories as a child. Do visions of running down on Christmas morning to see what Santa brought you come to mind? Or do you remember finding a dollar under your pillow after the tooth fairy came to visit you? Childhood traditional myths should not be abolished. These traditions should not be stopped because they teach good morals to children, they keep families close, and they encourage children to believe. First, these fanatical characters teach good morals to children. According…

Indigenous knowledge is a way of learning through non formal ways. This knowledge is almost never set in stone and is therefore passed by generations. In the hispanic culture for example there are traditions that include certain ways of speaking and events. Many of these events are still passed down today while others have shifted to fit the new modern society. Among one of these old traditions is the quinceanera. This is a coming of age ceremony where a 14 year old girl hosts a celebration of…