格里奥/ˈɡr/法语:[ɡʁi.o]曼丁语英语Manding languages:jali(西非书面字母ߖߋߟߌ[1]);塞雷尔语:kevel[2][3]沃洛夫语:gewel)是西非地区对身兼历史学者、说书人、吟颂歌手、诗人与音乐家的总称。由于格里奥们精通以口述传统的方式说唱历史故事,因此往往被视作吟游诗人。此外在古代时期,部分的格里奥还会进入宫廷内,担任王室的顾问等重要职务。

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