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Foundations of Early Literature

From Oral to Written -Earliest literature was passed by word of mouth -Connected with important activity (ex. Singing, storytelling, ritual, prayer, teaching, or even magic) -As civilizations progressed, they began writing

Early Forms of Literature (p. 30) *Myths *Heroic Literature Sacred Verse Wisdom/ Proverbs Folk Tales

Myths Traditional stories (often about gods/ goddesses) Serve to explain natural phenomena, human condition, or belief/ ritual Epic of Gilgamesh has several Sumerian myths in its plot

Heroic Literature Celebrates great deeds Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, celebrated in Sumerian legends Archetypes: hero, battle, journey and quest

Epic Poetry: a long narrative poem in elevated style presenting characters of high position in a series of adventures which form an organic whole to their society

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