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Proof that oral tradition started 2000 years before it was written?

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kragen1y ago

Probably more like 1000–1500. There is an extensive academic literature on the topic.

prox1y ago

I have been reading a LOT on the topic. The date ranges usually from 1700-1200, mostly skewing towards 1700-1500. Mostly they date it based on stylistic reasons and things mentioned in them, that seem to correlate with those timeframes.

kragen1y ago

1700–1500 BCE, for the original composition?

Any recommendations for an overview of the field?

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