Oral Narratives and the Ao-Nagas

<p><em>Oral Narratives and the Ao-Nagas: A Journey of Identity Construction</em> delves into the rich oral traditions of the Ao-Naga people offering a compelling exploration of their culture identity and worldview. Rooted in a vibrant storytelling heritage passed down through generations this collection preserves folktales myths and personal accounts that reflect the Ao-Nagas' profound connection to community environment and spiritual life.</p><p></p><p>Through meticulously gathered narratives the book reveals themes of identity formation migration and social values. Steeped in motifs of transformation kinship and interconnection with nature these stories serve as powerful vehicles of cultural preservation and self-expression. Drawing on extensive fieldwork and nuanced analysis the book offers an intimate portrait of Ao-Naga social dynamics gender roles and spiritual cosmology.</p><p></p><p>More than a mere compilation of stories <em>Oral Narratives and the Ao-Nagas</em> invites readers to experience the essence of Ao-Naga life-its struggles triumphs and the evolving identity of a people navigating the shifting currents of history modernity and globalization.</p><p></p><p>Essential reading for anthropologists folklorists and storytellers alike this volume bridges cultural divides and affirms the enduring power of oral tradition.</p>