2018年5月17日 · The Dogon are a tribe that lives in a desert land of Mali, near the border with Burkina Faso. It is a place that welcomed them after their escape to avoid the expansionist pressures of the medieval empires…we are around the year 1000, during the fierce battles on the banks of the Niger river.

The Dogon people, residing primarily in the West African country of Mali, are a unique ethnic group with a rich cultural history. Their beliefs, mythology, and rituals are rooted in a complex cosmology that encompasses both spiritual and practical aspects of their daily lives.

The Nommo or Nummo are primordial ancestral spirits in Dogon religion and cosmogony (sometimes referred to as demi deities) venerated by the Dogon people of Mali. [1] The word Nommos is derived from a Dogon word meaning "to make one drink." Nommos are usually described as amphibious, hermaphroditic, fish-like creatures.

2024年9月28日 · Deep in northwest Africa—more precisely in Mali—we find one of the oldest and most fascinating ancient cultures to ever develop on Earth. The ancient Dogon tribe are known for their religious traditions, their ritual dances, their massive ritual masks, their wooden sculptures and their architecture.

The Dogon are an ethnic group indigenous to the central plateau region of Mali, in West Africa, south of the Niger bend, near the city of Bandiagara, and in Burkina Faso. The population numbers between 400,000 and 800,000. [2]

2024年4月1日 · The tribe consists of approximately 100,000 people in 700 villages. Highly suggestive of an ancient lineage for the Dogon people are their religious rituals and practices which in key ways mirror those of Ancient Egypt, on the one hand, and Judaism on the other.

2024年11月15日 · According to the Dogon mythology, the Nommos, a group of amphibious beings, brought this knowledge to Earth and shared it with the Dogon tribe. These extraterrestrial beings are said to have imparted profound wisdom on the Dogon people, including information about the Sirius star system and its significance.

2024年9月9日 · They are Nommo, the "son of Amma," generally considered a water spirit; Lebe, the incarnation of the earth and its fertilizing properties; and Yurugu, the mythical representative of fallen man. The Dogon also believe in various malevolent and benevolent spirits who populate the bush, trees, and uninhabited places.

Dogon mythology, a captivating tapestry woven by the Dogon people of Mali, West Africa, offers a unique lens into their profound understanding of the cosmos. Unlike a singular narrative, Dogon myths encompass a complex web of stories, rituals, …

2023年12月6日 · The Nommo, the ancestral spirits descended from the sky in Dogon mythology, hold a significant place in the beliefs and traditions of the Dogon people. Their association with Sirius, their role in creation, and their ongoing connection with humans make them a fascinating subject of study.