A selection of popular literature of oral tradition in the world of Terra de Montes (I)

  • Mª José Troitiño López C.P.I. “Camiño de Santiago”
Keywords: dialectology, oral tradition, childhood

Abstract

This article attempts to compile a selection of lullabies, recitations, elementary games, stories, riddles, etc., collected in Terra de Montes. This entire corpus forms what is known as popular literature of oral tradition; a cultural treasure aimed at children from early to third childhood, encompassing ages from zero to eleven. This is a way of satisfying the appetite for innate knowledge that is consolidated through language, games, stories, etc. In short, this is a selection of games which attempts to set children on their way on the exciting journey of life.

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Published
2013-09-19
How to Cite
Troitiño López M. J. (2013). A selection of popular literature of oral tradition in the world of Terra de Montes (I). Madrygal. Revista de Estudios Gallegos, 16, 131-128. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_MADR.2013.v16.42995
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