Storytelling

**Storytelling**
Annie V.


 * What is it?**

Storytelling are proverbs and stories that have been collected by many wise people. They can be told, read, or musically interpreted. They tell structures of meaning of feeling, thought, and expressions. These stories are told throughout the world and have been passed down through generations. The stories help spread their beliefs and traditions. Different tribes have their own stories, but each and every story demonstrate things that they each have in common. It shows their respect for nature, humankind, the world, and the world beyond. There is a difference between male and female storytellers. Male story tellers complain of their loss values while females tell of how things used to be. The difference in storytelling between gender reflects how gender plays an important role in their culture.


 * Why is it important in Nigeria?**

Storytelling in Nigeria is important to their social and ethical practices and traditions. In Nigeria, introducing literature helped them to read, write, and for stories to spread throughout the world so others can learn of their myths and legends. By telling stories they are able to pass down their knowledge and teach their young children so that when they grow up they can keep the stories alive by passing it on and on. Storytelling is an important aspect of African literature that is shown throughout the world today.





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 * Citations**

http://www.thedefendersonline.com/2010/06/08/compassionate-ending-for-storyteller%E2%80%99s-life/ http://www.taber.net/anm/letters/ltr040599.htm http://www.europarl.europa.eu/multimedia/img/news/cont/20080915PHT37271/pict_20080915PHT37271.jpg
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