It is necessary to consider the cosmogony of a people if one is to attempt to understand them. How the people view the world greatly depends on where they believe they came from. In many ways, modern Africa and Africans are products of their beliefs about their origin.
Creation stories explain man s connection to earth and divinity.
By explaining the source of nature, and human s role in nature, man can establish the foundation for human relations, agriculture, science, law, customs, art and society. Through examination of several different African creation tales, themes of certain values, mores, and norms are able to be seen.