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  2. The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles

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    The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles is a children's book by Padraic Colum, a retelling of Greek myths. The book, illustrated by Willy Pogany, was first published in 1921 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1922. [1] The central myth retold is that of Jason and the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece and the ...

  3. Oral storytelling - Wikipedia

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    A Story-teller reciting from the One Thousand and One Nights – 1911 Vyasa (sitting on the high table), the common title for Indian oral storytellers, reciting epics among villagers, 1913. Oral storytelling is an ancient and intimate tradition between the storyteller and their audience.

  4. Igbo literature - Wikipedia

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    This literary tradition reflects the cultural heritage, history, and linguistic diversity of the Igbo community. The roots of Igbo literature trace back to ancient oral traditions that included chants, folk songs, narrative poetry, and storytelling. These oral narratives were frequently recited during rituals, childbirth ceremonies, and gatherings.

  5. Birthdays of Freedom - Wikipedia

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    Birthdays of Freedom is a children's history book written and illustrated by Genevieve Foster. The book was originally published in two volumes, Book One being first published in 1952, and Book Two in 1957. Book One was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1953. [1] The combined book has been given the subtitle From Early Man to July 4, 1776.

  6. Children's literature - Wikipedia

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    Children's books also benefit children's social and emotional development. Reading books help "personal development and self-understanding by presenting situations and characters with which our own can be compared". [181] Children's books often present topics that children can relate to, such as love, empathy, family affection, and friendship.

  7. Ancient literature - Wikipedia

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    Ancient literature comprises religious and scientific documents, tales, poetry and plays, royal edicts and declarations, and other forms of writing that were recorded on a variety of media, including stone, clay tablets, papyri, palm leaves, and metal.

  8. Oral literature - Wikipedia

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    In this sense, oral lore is an ancient practice and concept natural to the earliest storied communications and transmissions of bodies of knowledge and culture in verbal form from the dawn of language-based human societies, and 'oral literature' thus understood was putatively recognized in times prior to recordings of history in non-oral media ...

  9. Oral history - Wikipedia

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    An Evergreen Protective Association volunteer recording an oral history at Greater Rosemont History Day. Oral history is the collection and study of historical information from people, families, important events, or everyday life using audiotapes, videotapes, or transcriptions of planned interviews. These interviews are conducted with people ...

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