What is a duma in Ukrainian folklore?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. An epic song about heroic events, performed by wandering kobzars
- Step 1: Dumas are long, recited epic songs. Step 2. They told of Cossack battles and captivity and were performed by kobzars with the kobza or bandura. Answer: An epic song. Why not the others: The other forms are carols, comic couplets and harvest songs.
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