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oral-and-written-tradition
The legend spreads both by word of mouth and through letters, illustrating the power of communication in preserving and propagating stories.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Postman (1985)David Brin
Chapter 59
This chapter recounts a new legend spreading across Oregon about a group of forty women who vowed to end a devastating war before more men died. The story emphasizes the women's courage and determination, highlighting their role as a necessary counterbalance to male-driven conflict. It conveys a moral urging women to take shared responsibility in preventing future wars and to hold men accountable.