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The Importance of Oral Tradition in Different Cultures
The speakers discuss the transmission of oral stories and the significance of storytelling in various cultures, highlighting examples such as the Iliad and Odyssey, the Finnish Kala-vala, and traditional songs in Siberia. They emphasize the central role of oral tradition in shaping culture before the advent of writing.