culture   Maasai culture
17 commonsense assertions
Concepts (17) • education (1) • rituals (1) • marriage (1) • jumping (1) • artifacts (1) • community weaving (1) • farming (1) • gender norms (1) • house construction (1) • livestock ownership (1) • marriage ceremonies (1) • photo sharing (1) • rites of passage (1) • star knowledge (1) • symbiosis (1) • tribal authority (1) • use of animal products in clothing (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 education Maasai culture In Maasai culture, education prioritizes oral traditions, survival skills, and the transmission of cultural knowledge through rituals. 4
2 rituals Maasai culture Rituals such as ceremonial dances, age-set ceremonies, and unique greeting rituals are an integral part of Maasai culture. 4
3 marriage Maasai culture In Maasai culture, polygamy is a traditional and socially accepted practice within marriage. 3
4 jumping Maasai culture High jumping is a traditional form of dance and expression in Maasai culture, often part of rituals and celebrations. 2
5 artifacts Maasai culture Maasai culture values traditional artifacts like beadwork and jewelry for personal adornment and cultural expression. 1
6 community weaving Maasai culture The Maasai culture uses community weaving to create intricate beadwork that represents their interconnectedness and cultural significance. 1
7 farming Maasai culture In Maasai culture, herding livestock is a primary source of livelihood. 1
8 gender norms Maasai culture In Maasai culture, distinct gender roles dictate that makeup and adornment are associated with men to symbolize bravery and community standing. 1
9 house construction Maasai culture The Maasai culture commonly builds traditional mud huts (enkaji) for shelter. 1
10 livestock ownership Maasai culture In Maasai culture, livestock ownership signifies wealth and social standing. 1
11 marriage ceremonies Maasai culture Marriage ceremonies in Maasai culture involve traditional dance and rituals such as the slaughtering of an animal. 1
12 photo sharing Maasai culture In Maasai culture, photo sharing is primarily used for storytelling and preserving heritage within the community, rather than for public or online display. 1
13 rites of passage Maasai culture Rites of passage, such as circumcision for boys and marriage for girls, are culturally important in Maasai society. 1
14 star knowledge Maasai culture In Maasai culture, star knowledge is crucial for navigation and traditional pastoral practices, used to determine seasons and grazing patterns. 1
15 symbiosis Maasai culture Symbiosis is integrated into Maasai culture through traditional herding practices and land management, passed down through oral traditions and ceremonies. 1
16 tribal authority Maasai culture In Maasai culture, tribal elders hold significant authority in decision-making and conflict resolution and are highly respected for their wisdom. 1
17 use of animal products in clothing Maasai culture The Maasai culture traditionally uses animal skins and hides in clothing to reflect their cultural identity and traditions. 1