of the other men. This dance is called, Adumu. Adumu is said to test the strength and endurance and will determine a warrior’s status within the group. Another tradition taken up by women would be “fertility festivals”. Women would dance from village to village, attempting to spread their seed. In American society this type of festival would be hard to come by, even though large group of people might enjoy this type of practice. A woman who could not bear children was seen as unlucky, and other fertile women would attack her.I found several interesting facts about the Massai culture that would make up a 30- page paper, unfortunately I could only list a few. I find it fascinating to explore different cultures; and to compare, and contrast to American society. I find it more mesmerizing to watch people’s expression on their face when they hear of what another culture does. Our society is so filled with stereotypical routines that we have no idea of what’s out in the real world; but that’s an entirely different topic of its own that I’ll refrain from discussing. I would like to say that I have enjoyed this class thoroughly and learned a great deal from the material we have discussed. ...
