The Bardic tradition dates back to hundreds of years ago with the aim of keeping the ancient mysteries alive through the use of word of mouth; story-telling that use the means of poetry, myths, legends and songs. They told stories about their traditions and values in a way that would suit their audiences; ‘using the allegory of story and myth to present truths to the society in the manner which the society could accept them’ ; making it difficult to distinguish the actual moral and values of the stories from mere entertainment purposes. The bardic tradition is still influential today as the ‘myths and tales are of great importance in many societies – especially to the development of the people within those societies.’ The bards were not just poets but singers too; as it was a way of communicating with the other towns, a way of traveling the news. These are the strengths of using the means of song and music to convey a certain message or story as songs and music gets stuck in our minds; with the powerful lyrics of a song making their way into our hearts. Because of this, the songs get passed down from generation to generation, from bard to bard; some even existing today.
Mina Mikhael Mrs. Leite HRE 3U/CI October 8, 2011 Powwow Ritual Native Americans have many rituals and ceremonies which are demonstrated through their spiritual content. The Powwow ritual is a common ritual in Native Spirituality. This ritual is done to receive a connection with others, to communicate with the physical environment, or to gather with families; done by dancing in a clockwise motion, singing together or meeting with families and friends. Often times, their rituals or ceremonies have a deeper meaning than just dancing. It helps be one with nature or to please friendly spirits (such as the sun, plants, animals, etc…).
Storytelling is very important to the native culture, and remains a crucial activity in order to keep it alive. It carries the power to heal and revive what has been neglected. In the story Three Day Road, Joseph Boyden effectively illustrates the powerful affect of storytelling. Throughout the story there are many accounts of storytelling amongst the characters. The main characters using storytelling are Niska and Elijah, telling their stories to Xavier, and Xavier telling his own stories to himself.
These stories are told mainly through storytelling, but can also be told through dance, proverbs, jokes, and music. There are so many types of folktales, from tall tales and trickster tales, to myths and legends. The common word, folk tale, originated from the word “folk lore.” The word “folk” derived from the old English traditions, meaning “common” people. Those so called “common” people were referred to as the people who shared a common culture. The word “lore” means - knowledge gained through tradition.
The oral tradition passed on spiritual beliefs of the people and the lineage of families. It also recorded the ownership of property and territory, political issues, legal proceedings and survival skills. It also mapped the geography of an area and it recorded history. Stories and Narratives Stories:
What does music mean to anyone? To me music is like a life line. I listen to all kinds of music but my favorite would have to be country music. I grew up listening to people like Dolly Parton, George Strait and Garth Brooks. County music is a music that people can relate to.
That word “hillbilly” just makes so much sense for me and I can totally relate to that terminology. That relating is exactly what made that music such an integral part of those early immigrants lives and for that matter, for my family as well. What is fascinating however, is exactly how that relating is relayed musically. There’s a lot about blue grass that is very appealing. The storytelling element found in bluegrass is similar to the storytelling element found within operatic music.
Introduction Indigenous Peoples are a significant and an important portion of humanity. Their heritage, their ways of life, their stewardship of this planet, and their cosmological insights are an invaluable treasure house for us all. Indigenous Peoples live in every region of the world. They live in climates ranging from Arctic cold to Amazon heat, and often claim a deep connection to their lands and natural environments. For many indigenous peoples, the natural world is a valued source of food, health, spirituality and identity.
Brandon Nitschmann Essay In most Native American literature the land on which they live, their families and their traditions are all big parts in these stories. Such as in Way to Rainy Mountain and Smoke Signals, all three of those are incorporated heavily in the story line. The Native American people were very spiritual and family oriented and concentrated on the bonds and traditions that held their families together. They believed that almost everything on Earth was symbolic of something, the soil on which they lived upon, the crops that were grown, the animals hunted for food, they are all connected. So in the Native American culture there are three main aspects; their land, their families, and their traditions.
Recent finding have shown pictures on cave walls representing the hunting of an animal and also a religious ritual which may have been performed in a particular culture. Later through history, man has been able to develop many forms of oral language to express their ideas and meanings of life. This is important for many reasons. One important