Griots

Griots were a vital part of the empire of Mali in Africa. The griots were oral historians, so they kept the stories of all of the past events of the nation. The griots also served as keepers of tradition and advisors to the king. The griots kept stories about the kings, like Sundiata. Griots were very important historically and as advisors because they kept the key to the past when there were no written records in Africa. The griots were responsible for not letting the emperor make a mistake that was already made in the past. Griots were almost like modern day text books. Sundiata

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Created by Charlie Baker Oct. 21, 2008 Edited by: Stephen Puckette 10/22/08 Edited by Max Crawford 10/22/08 Edited by: Alexa DeAntonio 10-22-2008