How Folklore Has Impacted Our Communities and Beliefs

How Folklore Has Impacted Our Communities and Beliefs

Today, it might seem that folklore is outdated, irrelevant, old laundry, and with that with the advent of modern science. The necessity of folklore and myths is no longer needed. Modern science and medicine explain everything about the universe and our world. Although, there might be some truth to that. Our phones and satellites in the sky can predict the weather forecast better than seeds and natural occurrences. The importance of folklore and the stories that spiraled from its womb have not faded with time, and if we look back- we might realize that we need these myths more than ever.

Since the conception of humanity, stories of humanity's origins, the natural world, and our place in it have defined our beliefs, governments, and cultures. Even though, we can order takeout or know what tomorrow’s weather will bring without ever leaving the comfort of our home. Folklore still plays an important role in everyday life.

How Has Folklore Impacted Our Communities?

Like a phone, folklore has always been a way for different people of similar or alien backgrounds to connect. These connections glue all of us together, all our experiences, pain, hunger, and grief unite the common human experience. The stories told among our precursors allowed them to survive and grow in harsh conditions. Over time, these stories grew and led to religions, systems of government, and cultural traditions.

Folklore allows us to see into the past what people used to believe and how they lived. This allows us to learn from our past. Folklore also provides artistic inspiration for artists and writers. Folklore helps to paint a canvas of ideas, expressions, and ways to explore complex themes & ideas.

Remember the stories your parents used to read to you or tell you? Maybe some of them were to scare you into not doing something. All the stories usually had something in common and that is that they were passed down from generation to generation. Folklore is not just an instrument to provide artistic expression. They are a valuable tool for teaching. Being able to tell stories and have them passed down is a powerful tool to preserve beliefs and communicate with different people.

Folklore helps us understand ourselves. Improving our social skills, teaching us about each other, and valuable lessons of rights and wrongs.

Conclusion

Yes, sometimes it may seem that folklore is outed and is not necessary to everyday life. That is not true. Everything around us is painted by the brush of folk stories and the beliefs that they spawned. These beliefs went on to form what he believes and values. Folklore is a vital part of human experience, and exploring the stories allows us to better understand ourselves, the world around us, and who are really are.

Cites:

https://kitabcenter.com/folktales-the-importance-of-storytelling-in-culture/ https://people.howstuffworks.com/what-is-folklore.htm