Meanings

(Catholic) tradition

inherited

publicity

direct transmission (of mystery, skill, secret, etc.)

direct infection

relay

to go along

to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.)

biography

(giving) instruction (esp. in the secrets of an art, discipline, etc.)

transmission from generation to generation

virus

transmission error

transmission speed

means of making contact

to learn by hearsay

fantasy fiction

biographical literature

handing down (information)

legend