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The Ancients would create games, riddles and myths by drawing connections between words just because they sound interesting. Its an interesting and fun exercise.
Here’s some for “Amen”
Nzambi (Kongo) = hidden force(?)
Nyama (Bantu) = Muscular fibre, muscle, flesh (biological wiring), meat, piece of flesh or meat; internal power
Nyama (Mande) = Power (catalyst for change)
Nommo (Dogon) = Unseen Forces (allegedly from a root meaning “force to drink (internalize energy)”; Animating Force
Amma (Dogon) = Force (hidden within an egg)
Amen/Imn/Jmn (Kemet) = Hidden One; Hidden Force
djembe (West Africa) = drum (radiator of hidden force – vibrations); wooden tool originally “hidden” within a tree; tool which gives out invisible animating energy once struck; tool which sends out soundwaves (rays of energy) which affect the body and bloodzombie (diaspora) = reanimated being; resurrected being; being holding vital force
ejima (Igbo) = twins (supporting cast)
sema (km.t) = confederation, allies, union (supporting forces)
uzimi (Kongo) = clanship
ujamaa (Swahili) = village, familyhood1 Comment-
I agree. Let me change it. What do you think of “principle”, “foundational force” or “element”? The more I study the more I find that we can substitute “religion” for “science”. A lot of what we think of as African culture, “veves” or “dancing” for example, is textbook “hypnotism” and “reverse hypnotism”.
I’m of the opinion that if we are going to translate things into non African languages then we can do it in “scientific” terms. I just need a reminder now and again.
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