

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 6 months ago ·
“Tradition, above all, is a lived, living and transmited history. It is narrative, the story of a people’s self-formation and at the same time core culture, i.e., thought and practice central to the survival and development and self-understanding of a people. In fact, the viability of a community of people is directly related to their rootedness…
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17,564 Abibisika (Black Gold) Points
Agreed, it can also be knowledge that are forced upon a people who follow their oppressor ways to survive less trauma being experienced.
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Heru posted an update in the group
African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors 6 months ago
Moto ni mtumishi mwema, lakini bwana mbaya.
“Fire is a good servant, but a bad master.”
-Swahili proverb
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Heru posted an update in the group
African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors 6 months ago
“Supernatural solutions were not embraced by bondsmen simply because other forms of controlling and other centers of power were closed to them. From the very beginning, Hoodoo both was embedded within an immediate network of sanctions and supports and was able to engage in coercion and behavior shaping representing a source of power within…
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Heru posted an update in the group
African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors 6 months ago
Mungwa kima kia mbote, kansi kana usaka, madia ma kitukidi nkadi.
“The salt is a good ingredient, but when it exceeds the measure, it becomes sour.”
-Kongo proverb
Explanation: Things should not be done to the point of excess.
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