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Naré Fa Maghan ruled over the small kingdom of Mali, beginning C.E. or A.D. 1200. King Maghan was the son of a long lineage of distinguished hunters, known for their bravery, skill and their ability to communicate with jinns, spirits that hold influence over human lives. At this time, Manding [or Mande] rulers like Maghan had adapted the religion of Islam, but the new faith from the north had not altered their belief in the world of spirits. So when a hunter from the north came to Maghan and made a prophecy, the king and his griot took it very seriously. . . ....”

—excerpt of the epic story of Sundjata as told aloud by a modern traditional African griot
Based on your reading and this excerpt, select the statement that best describes the role of the griot.


Griots' main function was to entertain audiences with traditional folk tales and myths.


Griots were charged with promoting a sense of community by amusing leaders with literature, and by offering the people spiritual advice.


Griots were like librarians charged with preserving the written tales, histories, and myths of the past.


Griots were a combination of advisors, historians, and entertainers charged with preserving rich oral traditions for future generations.

Answer 1

Griots were a combination of advisors, historians, and entertainers charged with preserving rich oral traditions for future generations.

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Answer 2

Griots were a combination of advisers, historians, and entertainers charged with preserving rich oral traditions for future generations

Step-by-step explanation:

The griots had a very important role in the society of Mali. They were the people that were in charge of preserving and spreading the culture and traditions, through oral means. They were also people that were entertainers, and in interesting and dramatic manner where managing to capture the imagination of the rest of the people. Even when the Islam was adopted into Mali, the griots didn't lost their position, but instead they worked parallel, which was very weird for an Islamic society, as the Islamic societies were not known for being tolerant toward pagan traditions and practices.