It’s Ose Obatala!!! Patience is the Greatest Virtue
Showing posts with label cultural heritage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cultural heritage. Show all posts
Èṣù is not Satan!
Imagine a police officer who won't take bribes or tips to pervert justice, who sees your deeds while seeming to be looking away; One who can take years to build a case against you for your crimes while laughing with you all the way.
The Odu Ose Otura Speaks about the power of women.
The Odu Ose Otura Speaks about the power of women. It says if they are not given honour and respect then they can be angered and they have the ability to destroy the world.
Everyday belongs to Èsù…but today’s his Ose Sharing:
A hard-working Farmer will always come back home with a bag full of food, that was what Òtúá Òtúrúpon told Orunmila (deity of wisdom).
WOMAN AS A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY IN YORÙBÁ SOCIETY - Qasim Oyetola
That a daughter is born in a family is seen as a good omen unlike in some societies.
The lion being the king of the jungle is a western misconception.
The lion being the king of the jungle is a western misconception.
Olúrónbí - the case of Yorùbá artefacts being auctioned abroad…
It was the following catalog note that first caught my attention whilst perusing Sotheby’s website some moons ago.
Esu is CIA, not Satan!
Every viable civilization must have a central intelligence to increase the collective intelligence of the people with a narrative tying their common origins to collective aspirations. Their Ashe to their manifest destiny.
Yoruba Spiritual Science
The incomplete presentation of Yoruba civilization as art without science, due to the Abrahamic cultural imperialism, has made it easy to demonize and denigrate it, making it irrelevant to the 'modern' populations...
ÀROKÒ (Yoruba communications by Symbols)
Semiotics is a study of signs and symbols and is used as a medium of communication without uttering words. In ancient Yoruba wisdom, it has been devised and used, it is called ÀROKÒ.
Orí - Iyalorisa Omitonade Ifawemimo
It is believed that basically all Orí is good as derived from the Supreme Being, Olódùmarè.
Olúrónbí - the case of Yorùbá artefacts being auctioned abroad…
It was the following catalog note that first caught my attention whilst perusing Sotheby’s website some moons ago.
“Esu, Yemoja, Oshun, Oya and the 20 Cowries”- A Yoruba Tale
Oya and Osun were wives of Sàngó. Yemoja was the wife of Ogun. One day, all three happened to be shopping at the market in Oyo.
Zimbabwe traditional chief orders Robert Mugabe's remains to be exhumed and reburied at heroes' shrine
A chief in Zimbabwe has ordered the exhumation and reburial of Robert Mugabe's remains at the national heroes' shrine in Harare after accusing the late leader's wife of breaking local custom by burying him at his rural home in 2019.
Six surprising facts about the history of Thanksgiving
Many families in America will today celebrate what is believed to be a joyful feast between Pilgrims and Native Americans, though different meanings have been given to the holiday. Thanksgiving Day, for some, is a time to spend with family, give thanks and enjoy delectable recipes. Others look forward to it because it is yet another day away from the pressures of work and school.
What is that on your face? African tribal marks and their meanings
Intentional scarification on the face may not be appealing to some, nevertheless, it is a rite of passage and a sign of beauty to others. Tribal marks are also used as an indicator of which tribe a person belongs to. Here is an explanation of some African tribal marks and their meanings.
A look at Africa’s Gio people who never allowed children to live with their fathers
History cannot discuss the Gio people located in northeastern Liberia and Ivory Coast without mentioning their warfare, having been a pain in the butt of the Liberian government. Migrating from present-day Guinea and Mali into their current locations in the mountainous west-central Ivory Coast and adjacent areas of Liberia, the Gio or the Dan fought with their neighbors in their new homes for many years.
Why the Huli Wigmen of PNG grow their hair and then cut it off to make flamboyant wigs
Papua New Guinea’s approximately 312 diverse tribes are increasingly drawing in global people thanks to their unique ways and increasing tourist attractions.
Meet the Chimbu skeleton people of Papua New Guinea who terrify enemies with their body art
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