Exploring Assamese Folktales: Cultural Insights and Analysis

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This research presentation delves into the folktales compiled by Lakshminath Bezbaroa, a pioneer collector in Assam, focusing on 59 tales from 1911-1912. Utilizing the Aarne-Thompson Classification System, the study explores themes, character analysis, and the challenges faced. It highlights tale examples like Tejeemola and the Fortune Teller, examining dominant themes, motifs, and socio-cultural reflections. Character typology is analyzed, particularly the roles and agency of women,...