A thick, bound collection of various parchments and papers, some with illustrations, some with handwritten script, and some with printed text. The cover is a patchwork of different leathers, and the book smells of old parchment and ink.
This book explores folklore and its role in shaping cultural identity and social cohesion within various societies. It examines the ways in which stories, myths, and legends contribute to the preservation of history and the transmission of cultural values.
Silas has marked passages concerning the power of stories and legends to preserve history and transmit cultural values. Notes detail the use of folklore to understand the beliefs and values of a society.
Someone else has annotated sections discussing the use of folklore to manipulate public opinion and create a sense of national identity. Notes detail how to fabricate or distort folklore to serve political agendas.