How did Herder contribute to folklore studies?
By collecting folk tales
Inventing folk tales
Disproving folk tales
Ignoring folk tales
Answer
Herder’s significant contribution to folklore studies lies in his compilation of folk tales that were on the verge of disappearing. Driven by his appreciation for oral traditions and cultural diversity, he meticulously collected and preserved these stories, recognizing their intrinsic value as embodiments of collective cultural heritage.
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