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The Greek epic poet Homer compiled the orally passed down sagas, stories and legends of their national heros and is believed to have made them into books such as The Illiad and The Odessey on papyrus rolls, but no evidence seems to have remained. His version of those stories also were passed down orally from mouth to mouth for many more generations as learning and writing had not yet become a popular fashion and massive production of books and educational institutions had not then established itself, though his works had been popular even then, and writing on slabs and rolls had already been developed considerably.
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What do you call stories passed down from generations to generations by word of mouth?
They are called myths
What was it like before writing was invented?
people passed down the stories of generations before them through oral tradition
Why do the Chinese believe dragons really existed?
The reason is that long ago their ancestors had stories about dragons that were passed down through the generations.
Native American cultures used stories to accomplish what goals?
To carry on history. ANSWER Our stories are actually called Teachings in which have been passed down from generation to generation to yes, carry on history but also to learn from and guide new generations.
Why is there little known about the ancient Indian civilization?
Because they did not use writing at the time and so they told stories and traditions through speaking and not actually recording their stories. As is passed down from person to person, information is missed out and soon the information disappears.
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.
How were the stories of patriarchs passed down?
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.
What was the true purpose of Homers stories?
The true purpose of Homer's stories, such as the Iliad and the Odyssey, was to entertain, educate, and inspire. These epic poems not only provided insights into ancient Greek culture and values but also explored themes of heroism, warfare, and the human experience. Ultimately, Homer's stories served as a tool for passing down traditions and shaping moral codes.
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.
What is myths or myhtology?
Myths are stories that come from legends passed down through the ages.
What do you call stories passed down from generations to generations by word of mouth?
They are called myths
