Mythological Figures in Garo Lores

Author(s)	Dokatchi Ch Marak
Country	India
Abstract	Oral literature can be considered the earliest form of literature in any literary tradition, preceding the written form. It signifies originality, adaptability, and fluidity, thereby contributing to the evolution of literature. The Garos possess a diverse collection of oral narratives that have been passed down through generations. This oral tradition is deeply ingrained in the communal consciousness, serving as a reflection of the community's ethos. Within these oral compositions lie ancient and authentic lexicons that are meticulously preserved in their traditional sayings, songs, legends, proverbs, rituals, and incantations. This paper endeavors to examine the mythological entities present in Garo folklore, meticulously preserved through oral traditions by the ancestors. Myths, as repositories of communal history, chronicle the vicissitudes of kingdoms and encapsulate the essence of a community's past. They not only mirror the people but also foster unity, continuity, and coherence within a cultural milieu.
Keywords	Mythology, Oral narratives, legends, Garo Community
Field	Sociology > Linguistic / Literature
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 5, September-October 2024
Published On	2024-10-12
Cite This	Mythological Figures in Garo Lores - Dokatchi Ch Marak - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 5, September-October 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i05.28648
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i05.28648
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g794zc

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