essay

Garo folk literature

hill societies, their modernisation : a study of north east with special reference to garo hillsNew Delhi • Published In 1995 • Pages: 156-164

By: Sangma, Viola S. B..

Abstract
This article is an overview of Garo folk literature including prose, poetry, and other verbal arts. Origin myths and legends of migration are recounted in prose form. Poetic forms are used in epic narrations, ceremonial rites, and stories concerning the origins of living and non-living things. Other verbal arts include proverbs, riddles, and 'couple words.'
Subjects
Traditional history
Verbal arts
Mythology
Avoidance and taboo
culture
Garo
HRAF PubDate
1999
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Educator
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 1998
Field Date
not specified
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Garo Hills Autonomous District, Meghalaya State, India
Notes
[Viola S. B. Sangma]
LCCN
95910488
LCSH
Garo (Indic people)