Goddess Oracle (Solitude)
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What did they study?
From Professor Ahmed Baba’s account, he studied Arabic Grammar and Syntax, Astronomy, Logic, Rhetoric and Prosody. Textbooks were purchased and copied on a number of subjects including Astronomy, Astrology, Botany, Dogma, Geography, Islamic Law, Literary Analysis, Mathematics (including Calculus and… Read more1 Comment-
From the Book titled: Intellectual Life And Legacy of Timbuktu by Robin Walker.
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In recounting the intellectual life of Timbuktu, the Sankore University Mosque was the main teaching venue for students since many scholars lived in the Sankore Quarter. Classes were also taught at the Great Mosque and the Oratory of Sidi Yahya. Most of the teaching took place in the scholar’s houses where each scholar had their very own… Read more
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“Akan use symbols and proverbs abundantly in their daily expressions. Ability to use proverbs, figures of speech and metaphors wins for the speaker recognition of intelligence and wisdom. “Nyansapo” means “wisdom knot” and suggests that, when the wise ties a knot it takes an intelligent mind to untie it. The saying implies that there… Read more
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Teach!
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Interesting perspective.
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“Every closed eye is not sleeping; and every open eye is not seeing” – Chadian Proverb. – There’s always more than what meets the eye.
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I know that’s right
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Namibian Creativity.
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