Study Guide
Lesson 2 Information from stories
Define Story: a tale told to you by someone about something Core content We can find information about the hunter-gatherers and shepherds from the Later Stone
Age by reading the stories they told.
Below is an example of a story told by the San. Little Hare Harelip This is a traditional San tale about Mother Moon’s message to man about life after death, and how the Hare’s lip was split.
Mother Full Moon peered over the shoulder of the mountain at the people on the plain. She
saw how they rejoiced at her coming. She saw them dance. But she knew that all men carry
a stone in their hearts, for they feared death.
‘I must send a message to my children,’ she said to herself, ‘then they will never again be
unhappy.’ She searched with shining eyes throughout the night until she saw Owl, who was out hunting. ‘Owl!’ she called. ‘Will you take a message for me?’ ‘I cannot,’ sighed Owl. ‘The
night is short, and mice are few. Leave me alone!’ ‘Now I understand why you always have
to hide in the dark.’ said Mother Full Moon with disgust. ‘There is no light or warmth in
your heart.’
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