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The aim is to explore the history and significance of Santali story literature derived from folk and written traditions.

March 12, 2026Open Access

A history of santali story literature

Key Points

The aim is to explore the history and significance of Santali story literature derived from folk and written traditions.
Reviewed existing literature on Santali story traditions.
Categorized Santali literature into folk and written streams.
Analyzed cultural aspects influencing story creation.
Identified key themes in both folk and written Santali literature.
Documented the historical timeline of Santali story literature.
Established the cultural importance of Santali stories on a global scale.

Abstract

: The Santali race is a branch of the Austro-Asiatic language family of the main Eurasian language family. Their existence can be seen in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan. Santali caste is most seen and live in our India. As states Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Tripura and various parts of West Bengal. As a nation, Santali is recognized as one of the best nations and they have everything. For example - language, script, society, culture, dance, music, work, religion, worship and many more. There is exactly the same in their literature and history. The history of Santali literature is known in two streams 1) Folk literature 2) Written literature. Santali story literature has been created from these two parts as a subject. As a part of Santali main literature, this story literature occupies the best place. Now the thing to know is to know the history of story creation from those two branches. To know the greatness and spread of story literature in Santali literature. Know the division of time. Knowing the place of Santali story literature in the world court. A discussion and research to know these.

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