Zulu Creation Myth - Stories of Africa

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The Ancient One, known as Unkulunkulu, is the Zulu creator. 

He came from the reeds (uthlanga, means source) and from them he brought forth the people and the cattle. 

He created everything that is: mountains, streams, snakes, etc. 

He taught the Zulu how to hunt, how to make fire, and how to grow food. 

He is considered to be the First Man, and is in everything that he created.
 

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