The Pale Fox - Paperback
The Pale Fox - Paperback
Description
by Marcel Griaule (Author), Germaine Dieterlen (Author)
Summary of The Pale Fox
The Origin Myth: The book outlines the intricate Dogon creation narrative, centered around the supreme creator god, Amma, and the unfolding of the universe from a tiny "grain of millet" (the smallest seed) that vibrated and expanded into space.
The Pale Fox (Yurugu): The central figure, the Pale Fox, is a restless, rebellious, and incomplete creature born of a premature union. Unlike the ordered and fertile creations (the Nommo, water spirits), the Fox represents disorder, destiny, unfulfilled desire, and earthly trials.
Graphic Signs and Symbols: The text documents nearly 200 graphic signs and rock/wall paintings found in Dogon shrines, granaries, and caves. These symbols act as a visual language mapping out stages of creation, astronomy, and social structure.
Cosmology and Science: Griaule and Dieterlen argue that Dogon mythology deeply integrates advanced cosmological concepts-such as detailed astronomical knowledge regarding the star system of Sirius (including a supposed companion star, Sirius B)-anatomy, botany, and the physical layout of the landscape.
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