In pre-literate folk religions, these beliefs are often summarized under animism and ancestor worship.
The belief in manifestations of the spirits of the dead is widespread, dating back to animism or ancestor worship in pre-literate cultures.
In preliterate or non-literate societies, researchers must rely on other techniques to find evidence of historical climate differences.
All the 11 blocks of the district have been covered under tribal sub-plan with three micro projects in operation for the pre-literate indigenous tribal communities.
Additionally, since animism is largely associated with preliterate societies, we are dependent on the ethnographies of cultural anthropologists rather than documented scriptures and later commentary.
The style of music played on it is believed to be the most sophisticated method of composition yet found among preliterate peoples.
Generally, artwork plays a greater role in books intended for younger readers (especially pre-literate children).
In preliterate societies, these forms of poetry were composed for, and sometimes during, performance.