ORAL POETRY AS AN ASPECT OF EDUCATION IN TIV SOCIETY
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study examines oral poetry as an aspect of education in Tiv society. Oral poetry occupies a significant place in Tiv culture and serves as an effective means of transmitting knowledge, values, customs, beliefs, and history from one generation to another. The study investigates the forms of Tiv oral poetry, its educational functions, and its relevance in contemporary society. Data for the study were obtained through library research and the examination of existing literature on Tiv oral traditions. Findings reveal that oral poetry contributes significantly to moral education, socialization, cultural preservation, historical awareness, and character formation among Tiv people. The study conclu
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