African-mythology

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How can we ReRoot ourselves in the tales of the past? How can these tales reframe how we see the world around us?

What insights does African Mythology offer about our purpose on planet Earth? What secrets, lessons, and wisdom do these tales hold, and how can we actively listen to them to discern the path they reveal?

This is a call to re/connect to memory ancestry and imagination and re-root through the

the transformative power of storytelling.

Embark on a captivating journey of discovery with our ReRoot series—an exploration of the wisdom woven into African myths. This online and in-person series is a space for collective exploration and imagination.

<div class="editor-content"><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 1.25rem; color: rgb(84, 105, 143)">What insights does African Mythology offer about our purpose on planet Earth? What secrets, lessons, and wisdom do these tales hold, and how can we actively listen to them to discern the path they reveal?</span></p><br><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 1.25rem; color: #54698F">This is a call to re/connect to memory ancestry and imagination and re-root through the</span></p><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 1.25rem; color: #54698F">the transformative power of storytelling.</span></p><br><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 1.25rem; color: #54698F">Embark on a captivating journey of discovery with our ReRoot series—an exploration of the wisdom woven into African myths. This online and in-person series is a space for collective exploration and imagination.</span></p></div>,

ReRoot

Re/membering our Rooted Selves: Unearthing ancestral ways of being to cultivate collective imagination

ReRoot and Reconnect through the transformative power of storytelling- an ode to ancestry heritage and the enduring wisdom that transcends generations.

Creation

What might it mean to compost old stories with art expressions, ecology, community, and contemporary science to adapt to our current crises?

Oral Literature: Esoteric Traditions of African Communities

How can the teachings of esoteric beings—Dogon priests, sangomas, Babalawos, and Vodou priests—enrich our understanding of the universe and our place within it?

Oral Literature: Art And Memory

How does Art become a living history book? What is the role of cultural art today? Explore how art is a powerful medium to visually narrate history, reinforce cultural traditions, and preserve collective memory across generations.

Pau: Falling Back Into Story

Do deities (un)willingly suffer, or are they emotionally or spiritually compelled to sacrifice? Explore leadership, liberation, and revolutionary love through the timeless tales of African deities

What's Love Got To Do With It

What does it mean to truly love something?

The Wisdom Of Water

What do water creatures tell us about ourselves and our world?

What we build

Explore how Africa's architecture manifests through people, history, and culture. Explore how physical places give rise to unique forms of kinship.

ReRoot I

Creation