Question

Explain the following concept.

Oral sources

Answer 1

1. The various forms of literature like owis, folk songs, folk tales, legends, etc. that are traditionally passed on from one generation to the next by word of mouth are called oral sources of history.
2. Oral sources reveal various aspects of people’s lives.
3. They help us understand various historical events, the policies and administrations of various rulers, and the diplomatic relations between them.
4. They also throw light on the religious coordination, financial transactions, economic conditions, and technological advancements of that period.
5. Some of the examples of oral sources are myths, folk songs, Gatha, Shlokas, Abhangas, Powadas, Proverbs, and Legends.