Marcel Griaule

Marcel Griaule was a French anthropologist and ethnologist known for studying the culture and beliefs of the Dogon people in Mali. His work focused on understanding their religious practices, myths, and social structures. Griaule's research was influential in highlighting the complexity of African societies and their spiritual systems. He believed that oral traditions could reveal deep cultural knowledge, and his findings contributed to the broader understanding of African civilizations. Despite some controversy over interpretations, Griaule remains a significant figure in anthropology for his detailed ethnographic work and his efforts to document indigenous knowledge.