Traditional Oral Literature

Traditional oral literature refers to stories, poems, songs, and other cultural expressions that are passed down verbally from generation to generation within a community. Unlike written texts, these pieces are transmitted through storytelling, singing, and recitation, often adapting to the audience and context. They serve to preserve history, moral values, cultural identity, and social norms. This form of literature is especially important in societies with limited access to written language, functioning as a vital means of cultural continuity and communal bonding.