African Creation Myths
...ation myth 2, Nzame was the creator. I learned that this is a large wealthy, patrilineal community who believed animals ruled the land before man. This particular community moved to this land and claimed ownership over the previous occupants, who were hunters. When this community claimed the land they cultivated crops. Women were used for labor and childbearing for the benefit of the community. In creation myth 3, Olurum is the creator who has a son named Oduduwa. This is a patrilineal community who formed many clans. They believed only direct ancestors of the first landowners had rights to the land. Men held a high status in the community while women were used for childbearing. Children were used for labor and to benefit the community. In creation myth 4, Mangala was the creator who resembled a pregnant woman. I believe this was a matrilineal community. They had strong values of behavior in the community. Those who were cons...