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African origin legends see each people as representing humanity
Original: Many African people do not try to account for the origin of human beings as a whole. Their legends seem to assume that t
A discussion of African oral traditions about human origins is drawing attention. The argument: many African peoples' legends do not attempt to explain the origin of humanity as a whole, instead assuming their own people represent all humans, and they blur the line between a non-human creator and the first human ancestor. The observation contrasts these traditions with other mythologies that offer universal creation accounts, prompting debate about how creation stories should be compared across cultures.
Why now: Claims about African creation traditions challenge common assumptions and spark debate among readers of comparative mythology.
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- Many African people do not try to account for the origin of human beings as a whole. Their legends seem to assume that the particular people in question are representative of all human. They also don't distinguish between a non-human creator and the first human ancestor. If you… · ododopress@bookstodon.com · 5
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