African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors
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 · Akokɔnini bow nsa a, na ne werɛ afi sɛ ofi nkesua mu.
“When the rooster becomes intoxicated, he forgets that he came from an egg.”
-Akan proverb
Explanation: Wealth, power, influence and status often get into people’s heads and make them behave as if they were not human beings like other people.
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Fowls always intoxicated in Akan proverbs LOL
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African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year ago“As in other areas of the Americas, maroon settlements in North America often drew on African military traditions in developing the defense of their communities. Although written documentation about the inner workings is scarce, sources clearly indicate that fighting was crucial to maroon survival and that African legacies undoubtedly…
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African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year ago · “The Middle Passage did not strip Angolans, Biafrans, or other Africans of their combat traditions. Rather, they carried this valuable legacy with them in their minds and bodies. Not only did they keep hope of a return journey alive in their souls; they also remembered the martial traditions that could be called upon in times of need. In…
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I need this book. 🖤
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Very very important for us to remember this!
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African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year agohttps://abibitumitv.com/watch/cnUpOIb14LMDRsz
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African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year agoWe are weeks away from the Association for the Study of Classical African Civilization Midwest Region conference. Join us as we explore our conference theme: Sankɔfa: Reclaiming Ancestral Memory
Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/716734200287?aff=oddtdtcreator
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