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What is the difference between Folklore and Orature?

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M. Porter

M. Porter

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M. Porter
M. Porter, Senior Executive, Master of Art, San Jose

Answered Jun 27, 2019

Orature is also known as oral literature for those who are not familiar with this term. Folklore is known to be stories that have been passed on from one generation to another that may come from a real-life event or the imagination of someone who told it to a group of people who believed in it. Oral literature is also passed on from one generation to another but there may be enough basis to prove the existence of what was talked about.

Orature is also known as oral literature for those who are not familiar with this term. Folklore is
Take note that folklore usually comes legends, riddles, and traditions that are considered to be true at that time. Some say that the passing on of folklore has strengthened the bonds of different generations.

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