Omani Folktales Folktales are important in every world culture. A society without stories about its beginnings, its heroes, and its deepest values is.

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Omani Folktales Folktales are important in every world culture. A society without stories about its beginnings, its heroes, and its deepest values is like a person without a name, a family without roots.

Historical Significance Folktales are stories told by the common people. a way to entertain a functional tool preserved important events -> carried the very memory of human collectives served as models of morality, teaching people how to behave and relate to others

Contemporary significance Art and Profession al-hakawati Can the art of storytelling be preserved? The last hakawati Oman’s Ministry of Information sought to revive folktale traditions through folk programs on radio and television; Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (Washington, DC) sponsored the publication of this collection

Dhofar Location? Geographical characteristics? Chief source of frankincense, incense, and myrrh. Honey, figs, mangoes, cucumbers, frankincense, fishing

Shaq and Shurambaq, The Genie Bride, and The Sad Little Girl What type of folktale is it (fairy tale, myth, legend/epic, tall tale, fable, religious story/parable)? What is the theme of the story? How is the story acted out, and how does this help carry the story (animals, royalty, extremely poor/extremely rich, magical beings)?

Shaq and Shurambaq, The Genie Bride, and The Sad Little Girl What is revealed about the generosity of spirit of the characters? Would they serve as models for others to follow? Using as many of the following qualities (caring, courage, piety, giving, faithfulness, fortitude, intelligence, hard work, patience, honesty, justice and fairness, perseverance, respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, respect) as fit the story, what character traits seem to be valued in the story and culture?

Shaq and Shurambaq, The Genie Bride, and The Sad Little Girl What is the lesson of this folktale? What is revealed about Dhofar’s culture through the folktale? Do the stories have common elements with other places and people or are they specific to this culture? Perfume, butter, camels, folk medicine – heated pieces of metal Trust in God, acceptance and respect

Homework Choose one of the two questions and respond briefly to it in our discussion forum. Write a comment to another post. Using a real-life scenario, write a description of how the story (choose one) fits a situation you have encountered or may encounter in the future. What insight does the story (choose one) provide in assisting a person to do the right thing?