What was the purpose of oral tradition?
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To pass on essential information from generation, to generation.
To preserve cultural and historical knowledge and traditions.
To teach moral and ethical values.
To entertain and reinforce social bonds within a community.
To transmit folklore, myths, and legends.
To educate and provide guidance on practical skills and knowledge.
To maintain collective memory and identity.
To communicate and record historical events before the advent of written language.