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African Tales and Myths
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- Polytheism
- Animism
- Male & Female Roles
- Ancestor Worship
- Versions of Creation
- Transmission and Translation:
- History of Colonialism in Africa
- The African Saga
- History of Colonialism in Africa
** Homework Questions **
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- Why were African poetry and proverbs ignored for so long?
- Traditionally, was African culture monotheistic or polytheistic? Explain.
1:
- How does the African Supreme God differ from Greek and Roman gods and goddesses?
- How are myths different from tales?
2:
“Story of Creation”
- How does Mbere make man? How does this version of creation compare to other versions you’ve read or heard of?
3:
“Story of the Beginning”
- How does Nzame compare to the Christian or Jewish god?
“Lie and Truth”
7:
- Are “Lie” and “Truth” really people? Explain.
- Is this a myth or a tale? Explain. What, if any, is the moral?
“The Dog and The Cock”
10:
- Describe the treatment of women in this piece.
- Is this a myth or a tale? Explain.
Other Discussion Questions:
49:
- Generally, what does early oral traditional poetry examine?
2:
“Why Earth”
- Who makes man?
- Why is the Earth peopled?
3:
“The Story of the Beginning of Things”
- Explain the significance of the first sentence.
- Who is Fam? Describe his relationship with Nzame.
4:
- Who/What is Nssissim?
5:
- What are the three “commandments”? What is the punishment for violating them?
“The Origin of Death”
6:
- Does the moon really “die”? Explain.
“The Human Race”
8:
- According to this story, how does a woman help a man “refresh” himself?
- Why is the horse-woman greedy?
- Why are the dog-women spiteful?
9:
“The Spider and the Mason-fly”
- Is this a tale or a myth? Explain.
“Spider Tries His Wives”
- Why does Spider need to “try” his wives?
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