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Mancala
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Posted by Bebakunin (U2999013) on Friday, 10th February 2006
Mancala, is traceable to ancient Egyptian times. I've just come across one explanation that the game symbolises cattle raiding (at least this is the interpretation of several contemporary African communities). I wondered whether this game came as far as 'British Isles' - the concept would have been understandable. Does anyone have any information re: games and pass times in prehistoric 'Britain'?
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Message 2
Posted by snazzyangel (U3243081) on Saturday, 18th February 2006
Try googling mancala and I'll bet you'll get information on the game.
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Message 3
Posted by mickachu (U3354663) on Thursday, 2nd March 2006
I don't think it came as far as the British Isles but from what I've read I believe it did reach Eastern Europe. I haven't heard of the cattle raiding symbolism behind the game, I always assumed it was a re-enactment of sowing seeds. A good place to start would be <>. This sites provides some very good links.
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