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Topic: Oral Traditions

Oral traditions are the passing down of cultural knowledge, stories, and histories through spoken word rather than written records.

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Oral Traditions are an integral part of many cultures around the world, serving as a means to preserve and transmit important knowledge, beliefs, and histories across generations.

The podcast episodes provided highlight the significance of oral traditions in various contexts, such as preserving the history of marginalized communities, transmitting ancient myths and legends, and defending the validity of indigenous knowledge systems against Western academic biases.

By examining how oral traditions have been used, challenged, and adapted over time, these episodes offer insights into the complex interplay between orality, written records, and the shaping of cultural narratives.

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