A Literary Research of Folkloric Ganre; Da Shadio Badali

Abstract

_{This research introduces a Folkloric Ganre of Pashto called as Da Shadio Badali. Da Shadio Badali has a spefic form which proves that it is a unique genre of Pashto folklore. The origin of this genre is from Borai, Zhob, Killa Saifullah, Ziarat and Muslimbagh (Kakaristan). It has some characteristics in its form similler to Kakarai Gharhi and Da Attan Nari as well as its lingual properties that prove its origin from the same place. This ganre is specific to the wedding cerimonies, customs and traditions relivant to marriage. According to the form it has only one type, the three line, every line of which has about eight syllables, and a third stressed syllable in each foot. If we consider the lyrics, Da Shadio Badali have so many lyrics and rhyms. Themetic side if it is limited to domestic level. Pashton women has given this genre to Pashto folklore.}