Old Wives’ Tales are still alive and fully lexicalized, especially among illiterate folks. Still closely followed by a big part of the society as part of our traditions.
These tales were created way long before pen and ink. Nonetheless, a number of these stories have survived through time because they offer comforting advice on experiences that we all share.
Some of these tales are sometimes about common ailments and illnesses and some of them have proven cures and treatments.
Throughout the globe, there was no shortage of references to tales and stories that, by the simple fact of being narrated by “elders”, enjoyed prestige and credibility.