Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Comparative Examination of Creation Myths Across Ugandan Cultural Traditions

Kizza Mukasa, Gulu University Lutalo Nkamurakayo, Uganda Christian University, Mukono
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18909807
Published: July 27, 2010

Abstract

Creation myths in Uganda reflect diverse cultural traditions across the country, offering insights into how Ugandan societies conceptualize their origins and foundational narratives. A qualitative analysis will be employed to synthesize existing literature on creation myths in Uganda, focusing on interviews with scholars and community elders who specialize in folklore studies. Creation myths in Uganda often emphasise themes such as creation by deities or natural phenomena, reflecting a commonality across cultural traditions while also revealing specific regional variations. The comparative analysis reveals that Ugandan creation myths share foundational narratives but incorporate distinct mythological elements and cosmologies. Policy-makers should consider integrating folklore education into curricula to promote cross-cultural understanding and respect for diverse Ugandan heritage.

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Kizza Mukasa, Lutalo Nkamurakayo (2010). Comparative Examination of Creation Myths Across Ugandan Cultural Traditions. African Public History Journal, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18909807

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African geographycomparative analysiscultural anthropologyethnohistoryoral traditionmythographysymbolic studies

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