Myths in Bodo Society (folkloric study)

by Hargouri Narzary | 2018 | 90,483 words

Summary: This essay studies the mythology and folklore of the Bodos—an ancient tribe from Northeast India. It delves into their rich traditions and religious practices. The myths and legends are presented as essential elements of Bodo culture, and it is exposed how they influence their religious practices, rituals, social norms, beliefs, morals, and other local traditions.

The research also explores how the myths in Bodo society encapsulate the origins and philosophies relating to creation, cosmogony, and human existence. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the necessity of preserving these oral traditions, which are at risk of disappearing with the passing of narrators. Through a folkloric lens, the thesis aims to document and analyze Bodo myths comprehensively, offering insights into their function in uniting the community and perpetuating cultural heritage.

Source 1: exoticindiaart.com
Source 2: shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in

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Abstract

+ Chapter 1 - Introduction

. Part 1 - Introduction

. Part 2 - Myth: Towards a Definition

. Part 3 - Statement of the Problem

. Part 4 - Review of Literature

. Part 5 - The Bodos: A Brief Profile

. Part 6 - The Origin, Migration and Settlement

. Part 7 - Introduction to the Bodo language

. Part 8 - Folklife of Bodos

. Part 9 - Traditional Bodo House Construction

. Part 10 - Bodo Costumes and Weaving