The Adinkra symbols originated from the Gyaman kingdom in present-day Côte d'Ivoire. They were adopted by the Asante people of Ghana and used to decorate funeral cloths to signify sorrow and say farewell to the deceased. Today, Adinkra cloth is worn by many ethnic groups in Ghana during social gatherings and festivities. The symbols represent proverbs, history, values and beliefs through various designs, colors and patterns. The traditional Adinkra printing involves carving wooden stamps and using natural dyes to print motifs onto cloth.
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Este documento describe los símbolos del estado de Apure en Venezuela. Explica que los símbolos incluyen la bandera, el escudo de armas y el himno. Detalla las características de cada uno, incluyendo sus colores, diseños e historia. También menciona otros símbolos como la flor y el animal nacionales.
Library science and information science are related fields that both deal with collecting, organizing, and sharing information. While they have similar goals, they differ in some of their techniques. Library science focuses on managing physical collections within institutions like libraries, while information science takes a more technical approach to storing and retrieving digital information. Both fields have evolved over time and now often overlap, as modern librarianship incorporates more information and communication technologies.
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Este documento presenta una introducción a los sistemas de clasificación de documentos y describe varios de los sistemas más importantes, incluyendo el Sistema de Clasificación Decimal de Dewey, el Sistema de Clasificación de la Biblioteca del Congreso, la Clasificación Decimal Universal y la Clasificación Bibliográfica de Bliss. Explica los principios, características y esquemas de cada uno de estos sistemas de clasificación.
El documento describe el folklore venezolano, incluyendo sus orígenes, manifestaciones como la música, bailes, comidas y festividades populares. Explica que el folklore venezolano es rico y variado debido a la mezcla de diferentes elementos étnicos en el país. Algunos ejemplos de expresiones folklóricas venezolanas mencionadas son la música llanera, la gaita, bailes como el carite y el sebucán, y festividades religiosas como la Paradura del Niño.
IFLA is the leading international body representing library and information services. It promotes high standards, widespread understanding of library value, and represents member interests worldwide. IFLA has over 1500 members in 151 countries. It is organized into sections covering various library types and services. Key activities include committees on access to information, copyright, and development programs. IFLA works to empower libraries and access to information through strategic partnerships, advocacy training, and projects.
El Tamunangue es una tradición folklórica venezolana que combina teatro, baile y música. Se celebra el 13 de junio en honor a San Antonio de Padua y consiste en una procesión y siete bailes tradicionales. Las mujeres deben usar faldas para bailar el Tamunangue. La gente asiste con comida, bebidas y instrumentos típicos para pagar promesas hechas al santo por favores recibidos como salud y buena suerte.
El documento describe la tradición de la Cruz de Mayo en Venezuela. Se celebra cada año desde la época colonial española para conmemorar el hallazgo de la cruz donde murió Jesús. Con el tiempo, la tradición se ha mezclado con elementos indígenas y africanos y ahora sirve para propiciar buenas cosechas y pedir protección a la virgen. El día oficial es el 3 de mayo pero en Venezuela la celebración dura todo el mes con velorios, música, comida y rezos que varían según la región.
The document provides information on traditional African art from the Ashanti people of Ghana. It discusses various art forms including wood carving, metal casting, textile printing, weaving, pottery, sculpture, and jewelry. Sculptures included ceremonial drums, fertility dolls, and royal stools which symbolized clan unity. Metal smiths cast brass, iron, and gold objects using the lost wax process. Textiles incorporated stamped designs and woven patterns representing social positions. Architecture featured courtyard buildings with painted mud reliefs and palm leaf roofs. Pottery was primarily done by women using local clays and simple tools. Jewelry symbolized wealth, rank, and protection through symbolic motifs.
The document provides information about West African cultures and traditions, focusing on Ghana and the Ashanti people. It discusses the Ashanti's matrilineal family structure and gender roles, as well as their traditions of weaving kente cloth, woodcarving, pottery, and using talking drums and adinkra symbols. Adinkra symbols originated in what is now Ivory Coast and were adopted by the Ashanti to decorate funeral cloths and represent meanings around farewell and remembrance. The document concludes by explaining how to make an adinkra symbol block print.
Mr. Maraca's letter introduces the students to traditional Aboriginal music of Australia. It explains that they will be exploring ancient Aboriginal musical traditions, particularly focusing on instruments like the didgeridoo and clapsticks. The document provides background on Aboriginal culture, describing how music is deeply intertwined with the Dreamtime, which encompasses spiritual beliefs, history, and law. It offers examples of indigenous instruments and their roles in ceremonies and storytelling.
The document provides an overview of various artworks from Pacific cultures, including Easter Island heads, Aboriginal cave paintings from Australia, painted bark cloths from New Guinea, and woodcarvings and meeting houses from Maori culture. The artworks showcase stylistic traditions like x-ray imagery, geometric patterns, and ancestral figures. They also served important cultural functions like symbolizing status, recording creation myths, and honoring the dead through ceremonies and rituals.
The document discusses various arts and crafts from different regions in the Philippines, including architecture, textiles, pottery, weaving, basketry, tattooing, sculpture, and amulets. Some key points mentioned are:
- The Spanish colonial architecture retained in the streets of Vigan, such as large adobe houses with capiz shell windows.
- Weaving traditions like inabel from Ilocos and Kalinga textiles featuring geometric patterns with cultural meanings.
- Pottery forms like burnay water jars from Ilocos decorated with curved patterns.
- Skilled basketry from Kalinga including large rattan bowls and tattooing as a rite of passage marked
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Aboriginal art originated around 40,000-50,000 years ago when Aboriginal people first settled in Australia. They told stories through paintings using natural pigments, often on bark canvases. Common symbols in Aboriginal art represent animals, plants, people and Dreamtime stories. Dot painting involves applying colored dots in patterns using fingers, sticks or brushes. The dots make designs that reflect Aboriginal culture, rituals, and connection to the land. Aboriginal art is deeply meaningful and an important part of Australia's cultural heritage.
The document discusses several topics related to health, including environmental and socio-economic factors that influence disease transmission in the Philippines. Environmental factors mentioned are sanitation, pollution, and climate. Socio-economic factors discussed are certain cultural practices, living arrangements, and economic pressures that can lead to activities like prostitution. The document also outlines the three levels of disease prevention: primary prevention focuses on activities to prevent getting sick in the first place, secondary prevention aims to prevent further damage when disease has started through diagnosis and treatment, and tertiary prevention focuses on rehabilitation to prevent long-term complications.
Kente cloth is more than just a cloth for the Akan people of Ghana - it represents their history, culture, and traditions through various patterns and symbols. Specific kente designs reference important events like civil wars or attribute meanings like forgiveness, unity, and hard work. Kente cloth originated in the Ashanti kingdom and is made of interwoven silk and cotton strips. It was later adopted by other groups in West Africa as a representation of their culture as well. The document then provides examples of different kente patterns and their meanings.
Although this is a lesson on Adinkra fabric dyeing, it does include pictures and images that highlight specific African artistic patterns and symbols. Examine the "fabric or print' pictures closely, including the Calabash stamps.
The Dreamtime refers to the period in Aboriginal belief when the earth was formed and life patterns were established. Dreamtime beings created the landscape and sometimes took animal or human forms as they established the patterns of life. Stories were used to teach about important topics like creation, life, death, and culture. Traditional education involved storytelling through song, dance, painting, and music to illustrate ancient Dreamtime stories and pass on Aboriginal history, laws, and culture from generation to generation.
The document provides information on several indigenous groups in the Philippines, including their traditions, crafts, and way of life. The Maranao are known for sophisticated weaving and metalworking, using motifs like okir in their designs. The Maguindanaon live in Mindanao and produce handicrafts such as brassware and textiles. The Tausug primarily engage in agriculture, fishing, and trade, creating items from bamboo and practicing weaving.
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The document describes various Adinkra symbols used in West Africa, particularly in Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. Adinkra symbols are visual designs that represent concepts or proverbs and are used on fabrics, walls, pottery, woodcarvings and logos. The document provides the name and meaning for over 30 different Adinkra symbols. It explains that studying these symbols is part of understanding Afrikan culture, history and philosophy.
The document discusses the traditional arts and crafts of various cultural communities in the highlands and lowlands of Luzon, Philippines. It describes how the Ifugao people of the Cordillera mountains are known for carving rice terraces and sculptures out of wood. Other groups like the Ivatan of Batanes make distinctive woven headgear, while the Gaddang people weave textiles and create beadwork and jewelry. The document also covers traditional art forms among lowland groups and notable places in Luzon renowned for woodcarving, sculpture, and other handicrafts.
T'nalak weaving is an intangible cultural heritage of the Tboli people from South Cotabato, Philippines. The designs for the woven cloth come to T'boli women in dreams from Fu Dalu, the T'boli Goddess of abacá. The traditional colors of white, red, and black in T'nalak cloth symbolize purity, blood, and soil. Red dye comes from loko tree roots and black from boiling knalum tree leaves. Kulinatang is a form of instrumental music played with gongs and drums. Mud craft arts are practiced by Kalbs Balagon of Sultan Kudarat, who makes figurines and sculptures from clay.
The document provides information about the Bambara people of Mali and their traditional art forms, including masks. It discusses that the Bambara are the largest ethnic group in Mali and primarily farmers. It then describes one of their key art forms - the chiwara mask. The chiwara mask represents an antelope god of agriculture and fertility. It is worn during agricultural festivals by male and female dancers to usher in the farming season and commemorate the spirit of chiwara, who taught the Bambara how to farm. The masks are carved from hardwood and take the form of the antelope with geometric patterns and styles varying between villages.
Adinkra are visual symbols originally created by groups in West Africa to represent concepts or proverbs. They are used on fabrics, walls, pottery, woodcarvings and logos. Some common Adinkra symbols include Gye Nyame (except God), Sankofa (return and fetch it), and Bi-nka-bi (avoid conflicts). The document then provides descriptions and meanings for several additional Adinkra symbols.
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MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
2nd issue of Volume 15. A magazine in urdu language mainly based on spiritual treatment and learning. Many topics on ISLAM, SUFISM, SOCIAL PROBLEMS, SELF HELP, PSYCHOLOGY, HEALTH, SPIRITUAL TREATMENT, Ruqya etc.A very useful magazine for everyone.
Astronism, Cosmism and Cosmodeism: the space religions espousing the doctrine...Cometan
This lecture created by Brandon Taylorian (aka Cometan) specially for the CESNUR Conference held Bordeaux in June 2024 provides a brief introduction to the legacy of religious and philosophical thought that Astronism emerges from, namely the discourse on transcension started assuredly by the Cosmists in Russia in the mid-to-late nineteenth century and then carried on and developed by Mordecai Nessyahu in Cosmodeism in the twentieth century. Cometan also then provides some detail on his story in founding Astronism in the early twenty-first century from 2013 along with details on the central Astronist doctrine of transcension. Finally, the lecture concludes with some contributions made by space religions and space philosophy and their influences on various cultural facets in art, literature and film.
Lição 12: João 15 a 17 – O Espírito Santo e a Oração Sacerdotal | 2° Trimestr...OmarBarrezueta1
Esta lição é uma oportunidade para discutirmos um assunto multo mal interpretado no contexto cristão, que é o fato de algumas pessoas pensarem que o conhecer Jesus é ter a nossa vida mudada em todas as áreas, como se Deus tivesse o dever de transportar-nos deste mundo para um outro mundo onde muitas coisas maravilhosas que desejamos seriam reais. No entanto, a nossa fé não nos tira do mundo após nos convertermos; ao invés disso, permanecemos vivendo sob as mesmas circunstâncias. O propósito de Deus não é nos tirar do mundo, mas nos livrar das ações do maligno (Jo 17.15), Sendo assim, a vida eterna não significa estar fora da realidade deste mundo, mas conhecer o único Deus verdadeiro (Jo 17.3).
Introduction
Mantra Yoga is an exact science. "Mananat trayate iti mantrah- by the Manana (constant thinking or recollection) of which one is protected or is released from the round of births and deaths, is Mantra." That is called Mantra by the meditation (Manana) on which the Jiva or the individual soul attains freedom from sin, enjoyment in heaven and final liberation, and by the aid of which it attains in full the fourfold fruit (Chaturvarga), i.e., Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. A Mantra is so called because it is achieved by the mental process.
Tales of This and Another Life - Chapters.pdfMashaL38
This book is one of the best of the translated ones, for it has a warning character for all those who find themselves in the experience of material life. Irmão X provides a shrewd way of describing the subtleties and weaknesses that can jeopardize our intentions, making us more attentive and vigilant by providing us with his wise pages, reminding us between the lines of the Master's words: "Pray and watch."
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
Lucid Dreaming: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
The Benefits of Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
Addressing Common Concerns
Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
Mental Health Risks Concerns about developing PTSD or other mental illnesses from lucid dreaming are unfounded. As soon as you wake up, it's clear that the events experienced in the dream were not real. On the contrary, lucid dreaming is often seen as a therapeutic tool for conditions like PTSD, as it allows individuals to reframe and manage their thoughts.
Potential Risks of Lucid Dreaming
While generally safe, lucid dreaming does come with a few risks as well:
Mixing Dream Memories with Reality Long-term lucid dreamers might occasionally confuse dream memories with real ones, creating false memories. This issue is rare and preventable by maintaining a dream journal and avoiding lucid dreaming about real-life people or places too frequently.
Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
Lucid dreaming is safe and beneficial if done with caution. It has many benefits, such as overcoming fear and improving mental health, and minimal risks. There are many resources and tutorials available for those interested in trying it.
The pervasiveness of Lying in today's World.pptxniwres
In our interconnected world, lies weave through the fabric of society like hidden threads. We encounter them in politics, media, personal relationships, and even within ourselves. The prevalence of deception raises profound questions about truth, trust, and the human condition.
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ADINKRA - Cultural Symbols of the Asante people
Origin
The Adinkra symbols are believed to have their origin from Gyaman, a
former kingdom in today’s Côte D’Ivoire.
According to an Asante (Ghana) legend Adinkra was the name of a
king of the Gyaman (Nana kofi Adinkra). Adinkra was defeated and
captured in a battle by the Asantes for having copied the “Golden
Stool”, which represents for them absolute power and tribal cohesion.
He was finally killed and his territory annexed to the kingdom of
Asante.
The tradition had it that Nana Adinkra wore patterned cloth, which was
interpreted as a way of expressing his sorrow on being taken to
Kumasi the capital of Asante.
The Asante people around the 19th
century then took to painting of
traditional symbols of the Gyamans onto cloth, a tradition that was
well practiced by the latter.
Adinkra also means ‘goodbye’ or ‘farewell’ in Twi the language of the
Akan ethnic group of which Asante is a part. It has therefore been
the tradition of the Akan especially the Asante to wear cloths
decorated with Adinkra symbols on important occasions especially at
funerals of family relations and friends. This is to signify their sorrow
and to bid farewell to the deceased.
Today, the Adinkra cloth is not exclusively worn by the Asante people.
It is worn by other ethnic groups in Ghana on a variety of social
gatherings and festive occasions
Symbolism/Significance
The Adinkra symbols express various themes that relate to the history,
beliefs and philosophy of the Asante. They mostly have rich proverbial
meaning since proverbs play an important role in the Asante culture.
The use of Proverbs is considered as a mark of wisdom.
Other Adinkra symbols depict historical events, human behaviour and
attitudes, animal behaviour, plant life forms and shapes of objects.
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In fact, the Adinkra symbols continue to change as new influences
impact on Ghanaian culture as some of the symbols now record
specific technological developments.
The Adinkra cloth
The Adinkra cloth is stamped or printed with Adinkra symbols. It is
one of the few examples of traditional cloths in Africa.
The Adinkra cloth was hitherto the preserve of the royalty and spiritual
leaders of the Asantes. They wore it during very important sacred
ceremonies.
Today the Adinkra cloth is used for a wide range of social activities
such as festivals, marriage, and naming ceremonies among others.
TYPES:
The 3 most important funerary Adinkra are the dark – brown
(kuntunkuni) the brick – red (kobene) and the black (brisi).
There are however, other forms of which cannot be properly called
mourning cloth. Their bright and light backgrounds classify them as
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Kwasiada Adinkra or Sunday Adinkra meaning fancy cloths which
cannot be suitable for funerary contents but appropriate for most
festive occasions or even daily wear.
Other uses of the Adinkra symbols
Adinkra symbols can be described as small, symbolic pictures or
motives used to decorate colourful patterned cloth by fashion
designers in Ghana.
Designers in modern times use Adinkra symbols in creating and
decorating other accessories than cloth.
Other artisans/crafts men such as sculptors, carpenters, and architects
also use the symbols to design their products.
Some corporate institutions in Ghana now use the Adinkra symbols as
their institutional Symbol or Logo.
Adinkra Printing
The Asante people have developed their unique art of adinkra printing.
They use two traditional printing methods; the block-stamp technique,
which involves the use of wooden or metal stamps and the screen-
printing.
The Adinkra cloth was originally printed from hand carverd stamps
from calabash or gourd (apakyiwa). The dye or ink (adinkra aduru)
for printing is derived from the bark of the Badie and the roots of the
kuntunkuni trees. The bark and roots are soaked in water for days to
soften. They are then pounded to increase the softening process. The
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Badie bark is boiled with iron scraps. When the colour (deep brown)
emerges from the pulp it is sieved and engraved onto a piece of
calabash or pot.
The kuntunkuni roots are also boiled into a dark solution to dye the
cloth black. The Cloth is dipped and soaked in the solution. It has to be
dried several times before it turns completely black.
The cloth is normally dyed in either red or black.
For the red Adinkra cloth, a chemical called Sudi is used instead of the
kuntunkuni root.
The Stamps
The various stamps carved from the calabash are tinted with dye and
pressed in sequence onto plain cotton cloth, pegged on the ground.
Today raised platforms with sack covering act as the printing table.
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In recent times imported cloth is used as the background of the cloth.
Sometimes the various symbols are used on one fabric and this also
has its significance.
The designing is done according to the message the wearer or owner
of the cloth intends to convey to the participants of the event.
The quality of the cloth also shows the status of the one wearing it.
The original Adinkra cloth is not meant to be washed since it faded
easily as a result of the natural ink used without any chemical
additives.
Today, other types of cloth are used with the same adinkra motives
but stamped in indelible colours using the batik method.
Ntonso, a town in the Ashanti Region is noted for Adinkra cloth
production. It is popularly acknowledged as the “Home of Adinkra”
AESTHETIC VALUE
The several bright colours of red, yellow, white, blue etc. of the
Kwasiada Adinkra project the festive nature of the day. Sundays are
normally characterized by drumming and dancing, playing of “owari”
and “dame” (traditional games and other exciting social and religious
activities.
In contrast to the above is the dark and dull colours of black, dark –
brown and brick red which are the make-up of the “Birisi”,
“Kuntunkuni” and “Kobene” cloths. Black for instance among the
Asantes evokes an aesthetic response of sadness and hopelessness,
The red colour is normally associated with blood and death. That is
why during funerals Kobene in particular is worn by the closest
relatives to show how aggrieved they were and the others appear in
different cloths Kobene is also worn during the Asantehene’s funeral or
when there is a national calamity.
The Omanhene of Abeadze of Domenase said the cloth means “our
eyes are red”.
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Below is a table displaying in alphabetical order some of the old and
new Adinkra and other cultural symbols of the Akan. They have been
arranged by names in Twi, literal translation in English, significance
and proverbial meaning where available.
Symbol/name
in Akan
Literal
meaning
Symbolic
meaning (s)
Proverbial
expression
Aban
Fence Strength and
authority.
Abe dua
Palm tree Wealth
Self-sufficiency
Toughness
vitality
Nipa nye abe dua na
ne ho ahyia ne ho.
The human being is not
like the palm that is self-
sufficient.
Nnua nyinaa bewu agya
abe.
All trees will wither safe
the palm tree.
Adinkrahene
Adinkra
King.
Chief of all
the Adinkra
designs;
forms the
basis of
adinkra
printing.
Greatness
Royalty
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Adikrahene Dua
Adinkra king
stamp.
This is used
only for
printing on
the Adinkra
cloth.
Greatness
Royalty
Adwera
Watery
shrub
Purity and
Sanctity
Chastity
good fortune
Consecration
Cleanliness
Adwera nsuo, wo ne
nkwansuo, nsu
korogyenn a wohuru
nso wonhye.
Water of life, you are the
pure crystal clean water
that boils but, does not
burn.
Adwo
Peace. Peace/Calmnes
s
Ohene nya ahontenafo
pa a, ne bere so dwo
When the king has good
counselors, then he will
have a peaceful reign.
Agyinduwura
Faithfulness
Alertness
Dutifulness
Akofena
Royal/
ceremonial
sword.
Gallantry
Valour
Bravery
Akofena kunini ko a,
wobo a fena kye no
safohene
The great warrior always
has a royal sword of rest
even when he retires
Akoben
War Horn
The sound of
Ako-ben is a
battle cry.
Call to arms
Readiness and
preparedness
for action or
battle.
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Ako-ben
War Horn
(another
version)
The sound of
Ako-ben is a
battle cry.
Call to arms
Readiness and
preparedness
for action or
battle.
Vigilance
Akoko nan
The hen’s
feet
Parenthood.
Care.
Tenderness.
Protection.
Parental
admonition is
not intended to
harm the child.
(Parental
discipline.)
Akoko nan tia ba, na
ennkum no.
The hen treads upon its
chicks but it does not
intend to kill them.
Akoma
The heart. Patience
Endurance
Love and
faithfulness
Nya Akoma
Take heart.
Akoma ntoaso
Extension of
the heart.
Understanding
Agreement or
charter
Unity.
Ananse ntontan
Spider web Wisdom
creativity
Ani bere
Seriousness Diligence
Perseverance
Ani bere a, nso gya,
anka mani abere koo.
Seriousness does not show
fiery eyes; else you would
see my face all red.
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Asase ye duru
The earth
has weight.
Divinity of the
earth
Providence
Power/Authorit
y
Wealth
Might
Tumi nyina ne asase
All power emanates from
the earth
Asase ye duru sen epo
The earth is heavier than
the sea
Aya
The fern Defiance
Endurance
Resourcefulnes
s
Bese saka
Sack of cola
nuts
Power
Abundance
affluence
Togetherness
and unity
(agriculture
and trade bring
people
together).
Bi-nnka-bi (obi
nnka obi)
Bite not one
another
Peace
Harmony
Caution
against strife
and
provocation
Biribi wo soro
There is
something in
the heavens.
Hope.
Reliance on
God for
inspiration.
Nyame, biribi wo soro,
na ma embeka me nsa.
God, there is something in
heaven, let it get to me.
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Boa me na me
boa wo
Help me to
help you.
Interdependenc
e
Cooperation
Helping one
another
Dame-dame
A board
game
Intelligence
Ingenuity
Dono
Drum Praise
Dono ntoaso (
Nnonnowa)
Double drum Unity
Concord
Strength
Duafe
Wooden
comb
Feminine
virtue.
Everlasting
love.
Dwannimmen
Ram’s horn Concealment
Humility &
Strength
Wisdom &
learning
Dwannini ye asisie a,
ode n’akorana na…
It is the hart and not the
horns that leads a ram to
bully.
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Fofoo
Fofoo plant (
a yellow-
flowered
plant)
Jealosy
Envy
Se die fofoo pe ne se
gyinantwi abo bidie.
The Fofoo plant’s wish is
that the gyinantwi seeds
should turn black.
Funtunmfunafu
dua
The
tree/altar of
the
funtunfunafu
. (version of
the Siamese
crocodile)
Need for unity
when there is
the same
destiny
Funtumfunafu
denkyem funafu/
Funntunmireku
Siamese
twin
crocodiles
joined at the
stomach.
Democracy and
oneness
irrespective of
cultural
differences.
Funtumfunafu
denkyemfunafu, won
afuru bom, nso
woredidi a na woreko.
They share one stomach
and yet they fight for
getting food.
Gyawu atiko
Symbol
drawn by
Gyawu, who
was a chief
of Bantama
Bravery
Valour
Fearlessness
Leadership
Gye Nyame
Except God. Omnipotence
and immortality
of God
Hye wonnye
That which
cannot be
burnt
Imperishability
Endless
Forgiveness
Toughness
Hye wonnhye
He who burns be not
burned
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Krapa
(Musuyidie)
Sanctity,
Pure in
heart.
Sanctity
Purity.
Krapa te se okra okyiri
fi
Sanctity, like cats, abhors
filth.
Kramo bone
The Bad Warning
against
hypocrisy
Kramo bone amma
yennhu kramo pa
We cannot tell the good
from the bad because of
pretenceand hypocrisy
Kuntinkantan
Do not
boast.
Do not be
filled with
pride.
Need for
humility and
service
Modesty
Kwatakye- atiko
Hair of the
hero
Kwatakye
Valour
Bravery
leadership
Mako
Me ware wo
I shall marry
you.
Commitment
Wind house.
House built
to stand
windy and
treacherous
Fortitude
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Mframadan conditions.
Mmomudwan
Unity Unity
Togetherness
Mmra krado
Seal of law
and order.
The Court’s
authority./law
and order
Mmusuyidee
That which
removes ill
luck or evil.
Good fortune
Sanctity
Spiritual
strength
Mpatapo
Reconciliatio
n knot
Reconciliation
Peacemaking
Mpuannum
nkotimsofo puua
Five tufts of
hair ( a
traditional
hair style )
Skillfulness
Priestly office
Loyalty
Adroitness
Nea onnim no sua
a ohu
He who does
not know
can know
from
Learning.
Knowledge
comes by
learning.
knowledge
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Nea ope se
nkrofoo ye ma wo
no, ye saa ara ma
won.
Do to others
the things
you want
them to do
to for you.
Justice Nea ope se nkrofoo ye
ma wo no, ye saa ara
ma won
Do unto others what you
want others to do unto
you.
Nea ope se obedi
hene
He who
wants to be
king.
Leadership
Nhwimu /Nkyimu
Crossing.
The divisions
done onto
the plain
cloth before
the stamping
is done.
Skill
Precision
Nkuma kese
The great
okra
Supremacy
Superiority
Nkyinkyim
Zigzag/
twisting
Playing many
roles.
(Dynamism)
Initiative
Toughness
Adaptability
Resoluteness
Obra kwan ye
nkyinkyimiie
Life’s path is full of ups
and downs; twists and
turns.
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Nkonsonkonson
Chain links Human
relations
Unity
Nkontim
Hair of the
Queen’s
servant
Loyalty
Service
Nnonnowa
(Donno ntoasoa)
Double drum Valour
Strength
Nserewa
Wealth
Abundance
Affluence
Nsoromma
The Star
Child of
God/child of
the heavens
Reflection of
God
faith in God
Guardianshi
p.
Nssa
Type of hand
woven-
cloth/
Blanket
Excellence
Authenticity
Genuineness
Nea onim nssa na oto
n’ago
The one who knows the
nssa blanket is willing to
buy it even when it is old.
Ntesie - Mate
masie
I have heard
and kept it.
Knowledge
Wisdom
Nyansa bun mu ne mate
masie
Deep wisdom comes out of
listening and keeping what
is heard.
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Nya abotere
Be patient Patience
calmness
Nyame dua
Altar of
God/tree of
God
God’s altar in
the sky; a
place of
worship.
God’s
presence/
protection.
Nyame nti
Since god
exist
For God’s
sake
By God’s
grace
God’s grace.
Faith in God.
Nyame nti mi nnwe
wura
By god’s grace, I will not
eat leaves to survive.
Nyame nnwu na
me wu
God never
dies;
therefore I
shall not die.
Life after death
Nyansapo
Wisdom knot Wisdom
Ingenuity
Patience
Odenkyem.
The
crocodile.
Prudence Odenkyem da nsuo mu,
nso onnhome nsuo,
ohome mframa
The crocodile lives in
water but does breathe air
and not water.
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Odo nyera fie
kwan
Love does
not lose its
way home.
Blessing in
loving.
Power of Love
Faithfulness
Ohene adwa
The king’s
stool
State
Chieftaincy
Ohene
King Wisdom
Ohene aniwa
king’s eye Beauty
Vigilance
Ohene tuo
The king’s
gun.
Defender
and
protector of
the king.
Greatness
Okodee mmowere
Eagle’s
talons.
A style of
Shavings on
the heads of
some
traditional
court
attendants.
Strength and
unity.
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Okuafo Pa
Good farmer Hardwork
Entrepreneurshi
p
Industry
productivity
Okuafoo pa ne obi a oye
nsiyefoo, ono na ose :
w’afuo so a, woye ne
nyinaa.
The good and industrious
farmer says: No matter
how big your farm is you
tend it all.
Onyakopon aniwa
God’s eye Omnipresence
of God
Onyakopon aniwa hu
asumu asem biara
God’s eye seees al secrets
Onyakopon ne
yen ntena
May God be
with us
God’s presence
and protection
Osidan
The builder Creativity
Osram /Osrane
The moon.
.
Patience and
understanding
Osram mmfiti preko
nntwareman.
It takes the moon some
time to go round the
earth.
Osram ne
Nsoroma
The moon
and the star.
Love
Faithfulness
Fondness.
Owia kokroko The
greatness of
the sun.
God has a reason for
keeping the sun at a
distance.
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Owo foro adobe
Snake
climbing the
palm tree.
Performing the
impossible.
Excellence/valo
ur
Owuo atwedee
Ladder of
death.
.
Death, the
ultimate fate of
man.
Mortal nature
of man.
Fate
Owu atwedee obaako
nforo.
All men shall climb the
ladder of death
Pa gya
Striking of
fire.
War
Pempamsie
Readiness Readiness/Prep
aredness
Strength and
unity.
Pempamsie se, bebebre
ahooden ne koroye.
That which will not
overcome
Sankofa
Return and
get it.
Learning
from the
past.
You can always
correct your
mistakes.
Wisdom
Using past
experiences to
build the
future.
Better late than
never
Se wo were fin a wo
sankofa a yennkyi.
It is not a taboo to return
to fetch something you
forgot earlier on.
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Sankofa
(alternate
version)
Return and
get it.
Learning
from the
past.
You can always
correct your
mistakes.
Wisdom
Using past
experiences to
build the
future.
Better late than
never
Se wo were fin a wo
sankofa a yennkyi.
It is not a taboo to return
to fetch something you
forgot earlier on.
Sankofa dua
Sepow
Knife used in
executions.
This is
plunged
through the
throat of the
victim’s
cheeks to
prevent him
from
invoking a
curse on the
King.
Justice
Sesa woruban
Change your
life
Transformation
A new
beginning
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Sunsum
The Soul
The Akans
believe that
the soul of
the chief
reside in a
younger
courtier
Spirituality
Purity
Everlasting
Tabon
Paddle Courage
hard work
Tamfo bebre
The enemy
shall suffer.
Jealousy
Tumi te se kosua
Power is like
an egg
Delicacy of
political power,
Fragility of
democracy,
Restraint
Tumi te se kosua, woso
mu den a, epae; na se
woanso mu yie nso a,
efiri wo nsa bo famu ma
epae
Power is as fragile as an
egg, when held too tightly
it might break; if it is held
too loosely, it might fall
and break.
Tuo ne Akofena
Gun and
State sword
Power
Responsibility
Authority
Legitimacy,
National
security &
protection,
Military
prowess
24. 24
Wawa aba
Seed of the
wawa tree.
Wawa is a
hardwood
used in
carving.
Skillfulness
Wuforo dua pa a
When you
climb a good
tree.
Support
Cooperation
Encouragement
Wuforo dua pa a na ye
pia wo
He who climbs a good tree
is encouraged/supported.
Wo nsa da mu a
If you have
your hands
in the dish
Democracy
Pluralism
25. 25
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