Griot (Noun)
Meaning
A storyteller in West Africa; perpetuates the oral traditions of a family or village.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The village elder, a respected griot, would gather the children around to share stories of their ancestors' bravery and struggles.
- As the night wore on, the griot's rhythmic voice brought the myth of the great river goddess to life for the enthralled listeners.
- The family's griot was tasked with passing down the history of their clan, preserving the stories of triumph and loss through generations.
- Under the shade of the ancient baobab tree, the village griot spun tales of great heroes and the wisdom of the land.
- The traveling griot moved from village to village, sharing the oral traditions and legends that bound the community together.