MYTHOLOGIES, AND THE PEOPLE WHO CREATE THEM 📍⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Photography & Text by @yannisdavy ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣“This image is an exploration of the evolution of mythologies and the figures within them overtime. As the norm throughout most of [Africa], stories and myths were transmitted orally, by Elders telling stories to the younger generation. As such, some of these stories were bound to change and grow overtime. ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Yumboes are part of the Wolof folklore of Senegal. Also called bakhna rakhna, or “Good People.” They are described as about two feet in height with silver hair. Many people, especially in the Western world, have likened them to fairies. The story of Medusa, the snake-haired woman who was punished by the Gods in Greek mythology, is one that also has evolved like many others. Today, there are versions of her story claiming that Medusa was in actuality an African Goddess, whose hair were confused to be snakes by the Greeks. Although that version is very likely something that was made up for and during the Internet Age, the idea of a African mythical figure with unnaturally long and floating braids is still an idea that I found interesting enough to explore and create an image out of. This image is inspired by these different stories and myths that have evolved with them and followed us into the modern world. Maybe the subject is a Yumboe, or maybe it is one of the many representations of Medusa. ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Her story, it turns out, is all up to you.” ⁣⁣ ⁣Featuring @iammarieme⁣ ⁣Photo Assist. @kanokano_o⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣#4theculture