Pastoral Livelihood Implications in Somali Proverbs

Authors

  • Dejene Department of English Language and Literature, Jigjiga University
  • Besher Department of Journalism and Communication, Jigjiga University
  • Haji-Bashir Institute of Somali Studies, Jigjiga University
  • Ossa Department of English Language and Literature, Jigjiga University
  • Abdulahi Institute of Somali Studies, Jigjiga University

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyze the implications of selected Somali Proverbs on Pastoral Livelihood. Accordingly, a qualitative research design was used to conduct the study. The data was collected from purposively selected 24 elders through interviewing and Participant based observation in Somali Region, Ethiopia. From the source population of the study-Somali proverbs, 40 purposively selected proverbs were used for their thematic importance. To analyze the collected data, a thematic-qualitative data analysis was employed. The results indicated that Somali proverbs reveal the Somali pastoral livelihood features: the value of livestock especially Camel, the nature of mobility, and the value of elders and leaders in the pastoral realm.

Keywords: folklore; indigenous wisdom; livestock; mobility; elders and leaders role.

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Published

2024-04-01

How to Cite

Dejene, M. T., Besher, A. F., Haji-Bashir, H. F., Ossa, D. L., & Abdulahi, M. M. (2024). Pastoral Livelihood Implications in Somali Proverbs. East African Journal of Pastoralism, 1(1). Retrieved from https://eajp.et/index.php/jju/article/view/26

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020): East African Journal of Pastoralism: Volume 1- Issue 1 (August)

Section

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