Now, we all know that if you have a companion, things can get complicated; when you add a child to the mix, things can easily go from… Read more “A Creation Myth From Guinea: Death and His Son-In-Law”
Tag: Africa
C.G. Jung and the Rhythm of the Heat
The high regard C.G. Jung’s contributions to psychotherapy once enjoyed have fared little better than those of his mentor and future nemesis, Sigmund Freud; many of their ideas… Read more “C.G. Jung and the Rhythm of the Heat”
Eco-mythology: a Creation Tale from Zambia
Before looking at an African creation myth, it might help to compare it with the Biblical narrative from Genesis. Let’s consider two quotes made directly by Yahweh:… Read more “Eco-mythology: a Creation Tale from Zambia”
And God was Drunk…a Yoruba Creation Myth
Most people would agree that on the whole, we humans are a flawed lot. Some of us blame this on Original Sin (think Adam and Eve), some… Read more “And God was Drunk…a Yoruba Creation Myth”