African Urban History (Planning/Social/Historical/Econ)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000)

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Comparative Creation Myths in African Urban Cultures: A Theoretical Framework

Nkosana Dlamini, Stellenbosch University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18724856
Published: March 21, 2000

Abstract

Creation myths are foundational narratives in African cultures that shape urban landscapes and community identities. A qualitative comparative analysis of selected creation myth texts from various African cultures within the South African context. This theoretical framework highlights the role of cultural narratives in shaping urban development strategies and community cohesion. Urban planners should incorporate insights from creation myths to foster more culturally resonant and sustainable city-building processes.

How to Cite

Nkosana Dlamini (2000). Comparative Creation Myths in African Urban Cultures: A Theoretical Framework. African Urban History (Planning/Social/Historical/Econ), Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18724856

Keywords

AfricanGeographyCritical TheoryAnthropologyUrbanizationRitualMythology

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