Pan African Philosophy

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001)

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Comparative Exploration of Creation Myths Across Ghanaian Cultures

Yaw Acheampong, Water Research Institute (WRI) Baffour Amoako, University for Development Studies (UDS) Akosua Agbodza, Department of Advanced Studies, Water Research Institute (WRI) Efua Asare, Department of Advanced Studies, University of Ghana, Legon
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18732231
Published: March 17, 2001

Abstract

Creation myths play a significant role in shaping cultural identities across Ghanaian cultures. A qualitative approach will be employed to analyse existing literature on creation myths from various Ghanaian ethnic groups. Themes such as the role of water and the importance of ancestors recur across multiple cultures, indicating a common cultural heritage. The study highlights the diverse yet interconnected nature of Ghanaian creation myths. Promote intercultural dialogue to foster mutual understanding among different Ghanaian communities.

How to Cite

Yaw Acheampong, Baffour Amoako, Akosua Agbodza, Efua Asare (2001). Comparative Exploration of Creation Myths Across Ghanaian Cultures. Pan African Philosophy, Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18732231

Keywords

African geographycultural identitycomparative mythologyethnographyoral traditionsymbolic anthropologyritual studies

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