ECHOES OF A CULTURE: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF THEMES AND IDENTITY IN MAGAHI FOLK LITERATURE


Ishita Sharma
Assistant Professor, SDJ International College, Vesu, Affiliated to VNSGU, Surat, Gujarat
Abstract
Magahi, a language native to eastern India, incorporates a vibrant but underrepresented tradition of oral folk literature. This study investigates the thematic complexity and cultural relevance of Magahi folk narratives through a qualitative approach. Drawing on secondary data and existing documentation, the paper examines how oral forms—including seasonal songs, myths, and ritual chants—function as carriers of cultural identity, collective memory, and indigenous knowledge. Recurring themes such as worship for nature, kinship roles, caste dynamics, and divine-human interaction are explored within the context of rural life. The research highlights the urgency of preserving these traditions amidst modernizing forces and stresses the need for greater academic inclusion of such narratives in mainstream Indian literary discourse.
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EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)

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Published on : 2025-07-07

Vol : 11
Issue : 7
Month : July
Year : 2025
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