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THE MAASAİ

THE MAASAİ. THE MAASAİ İS A ETHNİC GROUP İN TANZANİA AND KENYA. Masai's total population is estimated to be about 900,000. The Maasai is among the best known of African ethnic groups. They speak maa language.

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THE MAASAİ

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  1. THE MAASAİ

  2. THE MAASAİ İS A ETHNİC GROUP İN TANZANİA AND KENYA.Masai's total population is estimated to be about 900,000

  3. The Maasai is among the best known of African ethnic groups. They speak maa language.

  4. Usually Maasai society dominated by patriarchy, important decisions are taken by elderly men.But there isn’t formal system of punishment.

  5. Generally disputes are resolved given the cattle. Also cattle as a symbol of wealth.

  6. The Maasai one divine religion, the gods are called Enga. Dual nature of Enga only one god: Enga Narok (Black God) helpful, Enga Nanyokie (Red God) is punitive

  7. The majority of Masai were converted to Christianity, there are also a number of Moslem . Some of the Maasai(setted in the city) have become assimilated.

  8. Due to the high infant mortality rate, Masai baby 3 months will not be recognized until it is fully

  9. Upon the end of his life in a Masai ceremony will be concrete. Due to the belief that the body will damage the soil, the soil is made for export only the great chefs. Generally, the body is left outside scavenger.

  10. Thank you Shukrani (svahili)

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