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			== Pygmy_peoples ==
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			File:DR_Congo_pygmy_family.jpg\|Pygmy family in DR Congo
			File:African_Pigmies_CNE-v1-p58-B.jpg\|African Pigmies illustration
			File:Pygmy_languages_(Bahuchet).png\|Map of Pygmy languages
			File:Baka_dancers_June_2006.jpg\|Baka dancers, June 2006
			File:Ota_Benga_at_Bronx_Zoo.jpg\|Ota Benga at Bronx Zoo
			File:Ati_woman.jpg\|Ati woman
			File:Aboriginal_encampment_in_rainforest_behind_Cairns,_1890.jpg\|Aboriginal encampment in rainforest, 1890
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'''Pygmy peoples''' are ethnic groups whose average height is unusually short. The term is primarily associated with the [[African Pygmies|African]] ethnic groups in central Africa, such as the [[Baka people|Baka]], [[Mbuti people|Mbuti]], and [[Twa people|Twa]].

==Etymology==
The term "pygmy" is derived from the [[Greek language|Greek]] word ''πυγμαῖος'' (pugmaios), meaning "dwarf". It was used to describe a mythical race of small people in Greek and Roman mythology. The term was later applied to real people observed during the Age of Exploration.

==Characteristics==
The defining characteristic of Pygmy peoples is their short stature. Adult males typically measure less than 150 cm (4 ft 11 in) in height. This is likely due to a combination of genetic factors and environmental influences.

==Distribution==
Pygmy peoples are found in various parts of the world, but they are most commonly associated with central Africa. There are also populations in [[Southeast Asia]], such as the [[Semang people|Semang]] of Malaysia and the [[Aeta people|Aeta]] of the Philippines.

==Culture==
Pygmy cultures are diverse, but they often share certain characteristics. Most Pygmy societies are hunter-gatherers, relying on the forest for food, shelter, and materials. They have a deep spiritual connection to the forest, which is reflected in their religious beliefs and rituals.

==History==
The history of Pygmy peoples is largely oral, passed down through generations in the form of stories and songs. They have faced numerous challenges throughout history, including slavery, discrimination, and loss of their traditional lands.

==Contemporary issues==
Today, Pygmy peoples continue to face significant challenges. They are often marginalized and discriminated against, and their traditional ways of life are threatened by deforestation and other forms of environmental degradation.

==See also==
* [[Short stature]]
* [[Hunter-gatherer]]
* [[Indigenous peoples]]

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