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Before the invention of writing, stories were passed down by word of mouth. A popular way was through the bards, who went from city to city singing the stories, such as the Iliad and Odyssey.
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becouse they were in tye bible
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What makes an event historical?
Once an event has been written down, it becomes historical. Before that, events were made into poems and songs and passed down and they became mythological. A good example are the stories of King Arthur.
What is it called when stories are passed by word of mouth from generation to generation?
The passing of stories, specifically history/culture, by word of mouth from generation to generation is called an "oral tradition". There are numerous examples, and it can be found in any culture which has no formal writing system. Ancient examples include Judaism while modern examples include most tribal groups (even Native Americans, who now write in English, have no native written language) .
Why was black activism still necessary?
it was necessary because it helps the laws to passed down by the people
How was power passed down when the king died?
the son of the king's sister took over the throne
Why is a monarchy considered a traditional authority type of government?
Because power is passed down through generations
Story passed down by word of mouth?
Stories passed down by word of mouth are oral traditions.These stories are also known as folk stories or folk tales.
How is knowledge passed down from generations?
It could be passed down by stories, knowledge in textbooks etc. That's at least how I think of it.
Prior to the arrival of British missionaries the stories and mythology of the Igbo were passed down in the form of?
The stories and mythology of the Igbo were primarily passed down through oral tradition. They were shared through storytelling, songs, proverbs, and other forms of verbal communication within the community. These oral traditions played a significant role in preserving and transmitting Igbo cultural beliefs and values from one generation to the next.
Times of Jesus?
During the times of Jesus, the stories of the Jewish patriarchs were the basis for Jewish identity. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were the Jewish patriarchs.
How do people remember the Greek gods?
in myths passed down through generations, and still passed today as stories
What do people call stories about the past that are not written down?
People often refer to stories about the past that are not written down as oral history or oral traditions. These stories are passed down through generations by word of mouth.
How has African history and culture remained alive?
the stories they told were passed down
Stories passed down from generation to generation in societies without written language are said to belong to a tradition?
Stories that are passed down from generation to generation by mouth are said to be oral traditions. They are also considered aural traditions.
Why do you think the stories that Homer told have survived?
the stories that homer told survived because it was passed down from generation to generation.
Why do you think the stories that homer told survived?
the stories that homer told survived because it was passed down from generation to generation.
How has African history and culture remain alive today?
the stories they told were passed down
What is myths or myhtology?
Myths are stories that come from legends passed down through the ages.
