plural Dogon or Dogons
1
: a member of a people of Mali noted for their sculpture
2
: the language of the Dogon
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Moreover, the Fowler’s exhibition didn’t simply show that many African cultures, such as the Dogon of Mali or the Bantu-speaking Kongo, were remarkable blacksmiths.
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Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2023
African civilizations studied the stars — from the Dogon people of West Africa to the Yoruba — and the Egyptians developed technology based on celestial observation.
—Deneen L. Brown, Washington Post, 10 May 2023
The book picks up the mythology of the Dogon tribe of Mali in West Africa.
—Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 31 Mar. 2023
Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2023
African civilizations studied the stars — from the Dogon people of West Africa to the Yoruba — and the Egyptians developed technology based on celestial observation.
—Deneen L. Brown, Washington Post, 10 May 2023
The book picks up the mythology of the Dogon tribe of Mali in West Africa.
—Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 31 Mar. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Dogon dogõ, a self-designation
First Known Use
circa 1931, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Dogon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dogon. Accessed 2 Dec. 2023.
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