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March 1, 2026Open Access

Comparative Analysis of Creation Myths Across Ethiopian Cultures

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WGWolde GebreFGFikadu GirmayYDYonas Desta

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals thematic convergence in creation myths across Ethiopian cultures, suggesting shared beliefs.

Key Points

  • This research aims to examine and compare creation myths across different Ethiopian cultures.
  • Qualitative content analysis of texts from Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya, and Somali traditions.
  • Examination of motifs and themes within the creation myths.
  • Comparative analysis to identify commonalities among cultural groups.
  • Water is identified as a predominant motif in all examined creation myths.
  • Significant thematic convergence is noted among the cultural groups studied.
  • Findings contribute to understanding Ethiopian cultural diversity and its narrative traditions.

Cite This Study

Gebre et al. (2004) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d8d8ec16d51705d30045https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18796014
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