Tenkamenin Boateng
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“The Asantes like all Akans, believe in the existence of a supreme being called GOD the creator of the universe and everything in it. He gives life. He has the key to life and death. As such when a baby is born the Akans thank God for giving them the baby. When somebody dies the idiomatic expression given is, “Wayɛ Onyame dea” (He has become… Read more
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This passage came from a book by Nana Osei Kwadwo on Asante Culture and Customs. Aside from the equal signs of God and Onyame and worship and service, I found the practice intriguing because I have not heard of such a Saturday custom.
The Nana Kwadwo explained to me that the custom faded with the rise of Christianity.
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This track is extremely groovy, and the lyrics are from an ancient song Akan song about what preceded first, water or the path.
Nsuo ne kwan (The Water and the Path)
ɔpanin ne hwan? (Which is older}
Nsuo ne kwan (The Water and the Path)
ɔpanin ne hwan? (Which is older}
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How true are these words?
From Nana Karenga’s book “Husia”
Song of Nswt Bity Antef
Prosperous is this good prince. For his kind destiny has come to pass. One generation passes and another remains since the time of the ancestors. The exalted ones who lived in former times now rest in their pyramids. And the blessed nobles are… Read more
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“Enjoy the wonderous things fit for a God.” I do wonder what the original text says and uses for the word “God”
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Found it yall, class is in session https://egypt-grammar.rutgers.edu/TextPDF/harpersongs.pdf
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Had to bring out the dictionary for this one ”ms.ti m biAw mAa n Hwt nTr” the answer is “nTr“
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It’s mind blowing how much of that toilet paper otherwise known as the bible has plagiarised from our ancient texts!!!
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@TWIKILAKOMESHO the book of Ecclesiastes shares a similar outlook on life with the Song of Antef.
– Niswt Bity Antef and the author of Ecclesiastes instruct us to anoint ourselves with oil, wear fine clothes, and enjoy life.
– Like in the Song of Antef, Ecclesiastes teaches to not let our hearts sink because of our eventual passing.
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I’m curious to know what everyone’s diet like…
Are you a Vegetarian, Vegan, Raw Foodist, Meat Eater?
Do you follow a specific diet like intermittent fasting, Ketogenic, etc.?
Do you drink?
Guilty food pleasures?
How often do you exercise?
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I’ll start.
– In the past, I’ve tried the Vegan route and was unsuccessful, most likely owing to starting the diet cold “turkey” (no pun intended). Currently, I’m a pescatarian, and I eat fish, 3- 4xs a week. I’m happy with my progress thus far and can hopefully phase the fish out in the future.
– I don’t follow a particular diet, but I… Read more
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Mostly plant based but I do enjoy fish and seafood. No meat.
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