Name:____________________________________
Mythology
Date:______________________________
I. COMPARISONS OF AFRICAN CREATION STORIES
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out.
Name
of Tribe |
Describe how world
was created |
Describe first
sin. |
Describe how earth
was populated |
Interesting Info |
| Abraham | God created the world in 7 days. Each day he took on a different domain. He made man (Adam) last. When he realized Adam was lonely he created Eve from Adam's rib. They lived in the Garden of Eden- a wonderful place where all their needs were met. | Eve was tempted by a snake to eat an apple and she, in turn, tempted Adam with an apple - to be like God and have all knowledge | God made all things and then Adam and Eve, who are responsible for the creation of people who have dominion over earth. | 1. Adam and Eve's son, Abel, was killed by their other
son, Cain. 2. Adam and Eve were banished from the Garden of Eden (aka Good and Evil) for their sin 3. Adam and Eve were condemned to a life of travail for their sin |
| 1. Mande |
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| 2. Yoruba |
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| 3. Bashongo |
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| 4. Dogon |
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| 5. Wak |
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| 6. Efik |
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| 7. Ekoi |
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| 8. Yoruba |
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| 9. Fang |
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| 10. Gilhanga |
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| 11. Buganda |
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| 12. Zulu |
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| 13. Hungwe |
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II. Short essay questions to answer and substantiate from your hand-out on African creation myths.
1. Which tribes probably have the most harmonious relationship between men and women and why?
2. Which tribes probably have the most contentious relationships between men and women and why?
3. Which tribe's creation story is most similar to the Biblical story in example and why?
4. Which two tribes' creation stories are the most similar and why?
5. Which two tribes' creation stories differ the most and why?