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The Gifted Metaphor From The Perspective Of Traditional Civilizations, Scott L. Hunsaker

Teacher Education and Leadership Faculty Publications

A brief narrative description of the journal article, document, or resource. This article examines the beliefs of a variety of cultures concerning the sources of the gifts of exceptional individuals. These include Western African cultures, Egyptian culture, Greco-Roman culture, Semitic culture, Chinese culture, Meso-American culture, and European Renaissance culture. Educational implications are drawn. (DB)