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This group is for the exploration of classical and traditional African deep thought (what some refer to... View more
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African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year ago
Ny aina fofo-nahandro, ka tsy hita izay hahalevonany.
“LIfe is like the aroma of cooking: One does not know when it will vanish.”
-Malagasy proverb
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Heru posted an update in the group
African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year ago
“A mistake that is not punished will be a habit.”
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Heru posted an update in the group
African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year ago
Ataovy toy ni landy: an-trano vao manatevina.
“Your house should grow like a cocoon, padded and strengthened from the inside out.”
-Malagasy proverb
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Heru posted an update in the group
African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year ago
“A borrowed wrap does not allow one to dance at one’s ease.”
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Heru posted an update in the group
African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year ago
a year ago (edited)
African names were more commonly found in British colonies—where even Africans with Anglo names gave their progeny African names—more so than in Portuguese and Spanish colonies since, in the latter cases, Africans were usually baptized and given Christian names prior to their departure from Africa or upon their arrival in the Americas. Akan…
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