Attempt a critical note on Marga-Deshi and Great-Little dichotomies of folklore studies.
Introduction Folklore studies often analyze the relationship between dominant and marginal cultures. Two important dichotomies that explain this dynamic are Marga-Deshi and Great-Little Traditions. These terms help scholars understand how classical (elite) and folk (local) cultures interact, overlap, or differ. This answer presents a critical note on these concepts, their similarities, differences, and relevance in […]
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