Volume VI Special Issue III March 2026

Name of Author : Nandhana V, Ms. Judes Jalaja A

Title of the paper : Eroding Folk Wisdom and Ecological Loss in Sheela Tomys Valli

Abstract: Folklore function as a vital medium through which traditional knowledge is passed on orally across generations. Folklore and folk narratives are not just a form of oral literature but are artistic expressions that encapsulate the collective wisdom and ecological consciousness of the native community. To ensure cultural continuity and ecological awareness, the folk knowledge has to be preserved and passed down. Rooted in an eco humanistic perspective, these folklores reflect the coexistence between humans and nature, which is mandatory for cultural survival. In Sheela Tomys Valli, folklore emerges as the embodiment of the identity and spirit of the Adivasi people of Wayanad. It analyses how the intrusion of urban lifestyles into forested regions leads to ecological displacement and loss of folk knowledge. The paper argues that the deterioration of nature and the displacement of indigenous communities result in the irrevocable loss of folk narratives, marking the interconnected decline of cultural knowledge and ecological stability.

Keywords : Indigenous knowledge, ecological displacement, folk literature, ecological stability, ecological consciousness.

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Page Number : 216-219