concept   oral tradition
culture   literate societies
statement   Although oral tradition is prevalent in pre-literate societies, it is less common in literate societies due to the presence of written records.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 oral storytelling traditions literate societies Oral storytelling is less prevalent as written records and books are the primary means of preserving history and traditions. 1
2 oral storytelling traditions pre-literate societies Oral storytelling is a primary means of passing down history and traditions. 1
3 oral tradition Modern literate societies Less common in modern literate societies due to the prevalence of written records 1
4 oral tradition Modern literate societies Written records and documentation are the primary means of preserving knowledge and history 1