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naré fa maghan ruled over the small kingdom of mali, beginning c. e. or a. d. 1200. king maghan was the son of a long lineage of distinguished hunters, known for their bravery, skill and their ability to communicate with jinns, spirits that hold influence over human lives. at this time, manding [or mande] rulers like maghan had adapted the religion of islam, but the new faith from the north had not altered their belief in the world of spirits. so when a hunter from the north came to maghan and made a prophecy, the king and his griot took it very seriously. . ”

—excerpt of the epic story of sundjata as told aloud by a modern traditional african griot
based on your reading and this excerpt, select the statement that best describes the role of the griot.

griots' main function was to entertain audiences with traditional folk tales and myths.

griots were charged with promoting a sense of community by amusing leaders with literature, and by offering the people spiritual advice.

griots were like librarians charged with preserving the written tales, histories, and myths of the past.

griots were a combination of advisors, historians, and entertainers charged with preserving rich oral traditions for future generations.