Fun Facts of Mythology: Biblical Ancestors of Black and African Peoples

Introduction

• Discussion of the rich history of Black peoples, referenced in the Holy Scriptures.
• Biblical origins of African people, their melanin kings, and queens.
• Importance of Noah's three sons: Shem, Ham (Cam), and Japheth in human lineage.

Lineage of Ham

• Ham: One of Noah's sons, ancestor of African and Black peoples, associated with Africa.
• Ham's Name Meaning: In Hebrew, Aramaic, and ancient languages means "burned" or "dark."
• Biblical References: Lineage detailed in Genesis, linking Cush and Mizraim to African peoples.

Descendants of Ham

• Cush: Progenitor of Ethiopians, Nubians, Kingdoms of Kush, and possibly some South Indian peoples.
• Mizraim: Ancestor of ancient Egyptians, Berbers, Tuareg, and North African peoples.
• Put (Foot): Associated with Libyans and other African peoples.
• Canaan: Father of the Canaanites, distinct from Africans.

Notable Descendants

• Nimrod: Descendant of Cush, linked to Babel and Assyrian cities.
• Philistines: Descended from Mizraim.

Curse of Canaan

• Misinterpretation: The curse was placed on Canaan, not Black peoples.
• Biblical Context: Noah's curse stemmed from disrespect by Ham, but applied to Canaan.

The Book of Jubilees

• Ham's Disapproval: Disapproval of Canaan's choice to settle in Shem's land (Israel).
• Founding of Cities: Ham credited with founding the first city and province post-flood.

Ham's Legacy

• Longevity: Ham lived a long life, possibly similar to Shem's 600 years.
• Burial Theories: Possible locations include Ethiopia, Nubia, Sudan, Egypt, Mesopotamia.

Conclusion

• Acknowledgment of Ham's historical and mythological significance in African and biblical heritage.
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