Amma Koduku Telugu Dengudu Stories -
Amma Koduku – The Beloved “Dengudu” Stories of Telugu Literature
Paper: Amma Koduku — Telugu Dengudu Stories
- Moral education: Teaching children social values.
- Social cohesion: Reinforcing familial roles and community norms.
- Resistance: Subtle critique of elites and urbanization.
- Entertainment: Comic relief and communal bonding at festivals and gatherings.
8. Bibliography (selected)
Oral Tradition
: Telugu folk tales have a rich oral tradition, with stories passed down through generations by word of mouth. These stories often reflect the culture, customs, and values of rural Telugu-speaking communities.