Oral Traditions & Folklore

Folklore isn’t just a thing of the past; our Oroko legends can evolve with us today. You might have noticed how our old stories inspire new ways of storytelling, even in modern media. Perhaps someone made a short film or storybook based on an old Oroko myth, or maybe a grandparent shares a traditional tale with a new twist. It’s exciting to see our cultural stories being retold and adapted for a modern audience. Have you seen any modern versions of Oroko legends? Maybe a poem, a song, or a children’s book that was inspired by an old folktale. Sometimes young people in our community come up with new stories that reflect today’s life but still use characters or lessons from…

Growing up in an Oroko household, many of us remember how exciting it was to gather around the fire as children and listen to our elders tell folktales. My grandmother used to weave tales about clever animals, brave ancestors, and spirits of the forests. Each story had a lesson—about courage, respect, or community. These stories are more than just entertainment; they carry our history and values from one generation to the next. Why do these folktales matter? In our community, they were like our first classroom. Whether it was a lesson in respect, courage, or unity, each story had wisdom hidden in it. I remember one story where a young hunter helped an old spirit and was r…