Voortrekker Monument.

[Bageloo]

Thats interesting. Where can I read up on these clans?

Nowhere, it's unwritten!

 

[jontyB]

Nowhere, it's unwritten!

I'm going to err a little on the side of cynicism here. There is sufficient evidence to suggest that unwritten history is often and entirely inaccurate and completely removed from actual events. We know the history of the Bushman, for example is rather well documented in their paintings. We also know that different versions of scriptures has led to much fantasy and little substantiated truth in the worlds most popular religions.

Therefore, when ideologies such as these are entered into debate, I would stress that these in some cases may well be construed as simple fairytales.

 

[Bageloo]

Some people are up at 1.00Am venting on my ADSL.co.za. C'mon people get some sleep, it will go a long way in as far as improving your moods and outlook. The anger at these forums is amazing and it makes me worry very much about the future of our country!

 

[Bageloo]

I'm going to err a little on the side of cynicism here. There is sufficient evidence to suggest that unwritten history is often and entirely inaccurate and completely removed from actual events. We know the history of the Bushman, for example is rather well documented in their paintings. We also know that different versions of scriptures has led to much fantasy and little substantiated truth in the worlds most popular religions.

Therefore, when ideologies such as these are entered into debate, I would stress that these in some cases may well be construed as simple fairytales.

You are quite right, most of African history is deductable from their oral traditions. Of course some of it is inaccurate. A lot of history we learnt at school was also written but was by no means accurate. The fact that something is written does not make it authentic.

 

[jontyB]

You are quite right, most of African history is deductable from their oral traditions. Of course some of it is inaccurate. A lot of history we learnt at school was also written but was by no means accurate. The fact that something is written does not make it authentic.

Agreed, but surely having written down the events as they kind of happened is a little more accurate than telling your children who in turn tell their children and so the tale continues. I would imaging very few incidents in history have been recorded as they've happened, and even less evidence exists to support claims that the recordings were done subjectively and apolitically or, more to the point, without religious intent.