Episode 112: Pre-Islamic Arabic Poetry
Literature and History
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Cultural Confluence and Oral Traditions in Pre-Islamic Arabia
This chapter delves into the cultural and social structures of Arabia during the 500s CE, focusing on the impact of the Himyar and Aksum kingdoms on trade. It highlights the interplay between monotheistic religions and local polytheism, alongside the importance of oral poetry in shaping communal bonds.
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