In West African societies, the function of the griot was to

Question

A.
care for soldiers wounded in battle.
B.
maintain the tradition of oral history.
C.
serve as the village priest.
D.
transport goods to markets.

Answer 1

B. maintain the tradition of oral history.

Griots are traditional storyteller-historians in West African societies, and they play a crucial role in preserving and transmitting oral history, stories, and cultural traditions.