ISBN 9789395795562|Paperback|280 pages|2024|Goa 1556
A captivating oral tradition of Goan folklore - with its enchanting folk tales, fables, idioms, legends, superstitions and myths - has stood the test of time for hundreds of years. This collection was put together through online volunteers, coordinated by historian Dr. Sharmila Pais.
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In some of these narratives, animals took centre-stage, engaging in conversations with humans and expressing emotions that brought the stories to life. A few storytellers of Goa have used the familiar spoken word, the language of Konkani, to carry the wisdom of the ages.
Folk tales here have been arranged thematically in diverse classifications, allowing readers to explore various facets of society – anecdotes of amusement, echoes of the past, stories of the animal kingdom, sacred marvels and tales of divine intervention, narratives of moral insights and sagacity. A reader will experience the flavour of Goan customs, traditions, dietary habits, music and institutions within this collection of folk stories and a few essays.
Editor:
Sharmila Pais
ISBN:
9789395795562
Binding:
Paperback
Pages:
280
Year of Publication:
2024
Publisher:
Goa 1556
Edition:
First
Condition:
New
Country of Origin:
India
About the Editor
Sharmila Pais e Martins is Associate Professor, Department of History, St. Xavier's College, Mapusa. She is also the author of The Encounter with the Ballot in Colonial Goa: A Historical, Analytical Study (1821-1961) and The Quest For Goa.
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