We've all heard history told from the victor's point of view, but what happens when the silenced finally speak?
This African proverb hits hard: “Until the lion learns to write, every story will glorify the hunter.” It’s a striking reminder that narratives are power, and those without a voice are often reduced to villains, footnotes, or forgotten completely.
But what if the lion does learn to write?
What if we start listening to the voices history has ignored — the colonized, the marginalized, the “losers” of wars, the hunted?
I just released a YouTube video exploring the meaning and cultural roots of this powerful saying. It dives into historical manipulation, media bias, and the importance of telling our own stories.
👉 (https://youtu.be/2l38RXTFofM)
Let’s talk:
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Which voices do you think have been ignored in history or media?
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Can objectivity really exist in storytelling?
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What modern-day "lions" do you think are finally learning to write?
I’d love to hear your thoughts. Drop a comment, share your own interpretation, or even challenge the proverb if you see it differently.