Narrative Tradition

Narrative tradition refers to the way stories, myths, and legends are passed down orally or through repeated telling within a culture. It shapes a community’s shared history, beliefs, and values by preserving stories that explain origins, lessons, or important events. These stories evolve over time as they are retold, adapting to cultural changes while maintaining core themes. The narrative tradition is a key method for transmitting knowledge and identity across generations, especially in societies with little written language, ensuring cultural continuity and collective memory.