Oral History Annotations

However, although griots were used in the Mali Empire they are also people like the griots who are used in other empires and kingdoms but with a different name. An example would be the dynasties that we have touched on while we talked about the Nile Valley Civilization. I believe this is a time when the job of a griot is probably more important than ever because according to class readings and lectures they were different kings and rulers of dynasties at different times and eras and I believe that is when the job of a griot comes into play because that is when they need to narrate the past to these Rulers to better their experience and the future of the

It their job to make sure cultural stories stays as true and relevant as possible. Therefore, the fact that Mali history is still being retold today means that the Griot has successfully fulfilled their duty of informing the people of Mali and Africa. While examining Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali by D.T Nian, the Griot can be seen asis revealed to be the person solely responsible for keeping the history of his people alive. Griots are portrayed as important figures and are treated with the utmost respect in their

The Sioux had no written language consequently depended on oral histories and drawings to preserve their traditions moreover history

The Odyssey, by Homer, has a large range of stories in it. However, three stories of his show specific archetype proficiently and repeatedly.

The Odyssey. A great story of a hero named Odysseus, who fought in the Trojan war and traveled through many islands. Each island with a different challenge. With a different task. Some harder than the other. How he managed to endure these challenges is still unknown to man. He had to face many obstacles including but not limited to, the island of the Cyclops, and the island of the Enchantress Circe. One of the biggest obstacles is when he returns home.

Tradition; the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation by word of mouth, or the fact of being passed on in this way. Every person has some type of tradition in their life. For example, one note worthy tradition I have along with my family and my community was a fundraiser every year during the West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade. We would rent a stage and speakers for bands and Irish step dancers. There would be a small charge to get in and there would be food and drinks for everyone. All of the money made from this fundraiser was donated to designated foundation. This experience has taught me to always see the greater good in everything and that I should my gift and virtues to help those less fortunate than me.

In fact, the literary transcription of the tales are especially important for future generations of Natives who may not ever hear the stories told but

We use history every day to make choices whether we realize it or not. From something as simple as slowing down on a certain stretch of road because you know that the area is frequented by police to finding a solution to a problem by thinking back from past experiences and knowing what works and what doesn’t work. History provides context of who you are as a person. Studying your own family history is a great way to find out what part of the world the earliest members of your family are from.

When researching or studying many of the early centuries civilizations and empires one of the largest struggles is depicting what is fact or fiction. This due mostly to the fact that much of the history of these civilizations was passed down from generation to generation or communicated with other groups of people by way of spoken word. This was done by way of family or tribal elders in the form of folklore or stories. The analyzing and studying of this spoke word

This creates a sense of reality for the viewer, reminding that history is still a prevalent part in the present. By providing interviews of the present, it shows how the person is still affected by a specific period in history. This allows the viewers to better understand the not only what happened in a specific event, but also give insight how powerful the event was, bring emotion behind the event, and show the viewer the truth of the event by providing a direct witness. By having someone describe in detail what happened when they were there brings the history alive and as the viewer, we tend to sympathize with this

Oral History for a portion of my final grade. Moreover, for the final project in this course I was

While today history is taught through textbooks in classrooms across the world, history, before written language even existed, was passed down orally and conveyed by stories told around a fire; the histories and cultures of entire peoples were passed down by word of mouth. Even once written language came to be, stories remained the primary source of recounting history and culture to future generations. Mario Vargas Llosa’s The Storyteller revolves around this idea of storytelling as a means to shape and form culture as Llosa describes an outsider who takes on the role of the main orator of a tribe in Peru. Llosa both alternates between insider and outsider narratives in The Storyteller and presents an unreliable narrator in a position of power

For accuracy, history told from the perspective of historians is preferable. Historians insure that their writings are accurate by gathering facts, while Native American storytellers simply pass on their stories from generation to generation. With this method, some aspects of the story can change over time. Although historians are better with accuracy, they still frequently do no convey the intricacies and cultures of Native American tribes. Native American storytellers are more skilled in this regard, as they are a part of the culture that they describe.

Oral traditions are historical traditions passed down by word of mouth from one generation to another without written instruction. Oral tradition was used during

Oral history that provides deep reflections of certain incidences or events analyzing relevant aspects such as the pros and cons, effects and problems.