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Why were griots important to African society?

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Griots were an important part of the culture and social life of the village. The main job of the griot was to entertain the villagers with stories. They would tell mythical stories of the gods and spirits of the region. They would also tell stories of kings and famous heroes.

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A: They were responsible for memorizing and passing on oral histories and important stories

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