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sankofa
the literal translation is "go back and fetch it". sankofa
is a symbol of the wisdom of learning from the past to in
order to build for the future.
osram
ne nsoroma
the literal translation is "the moon and the star". this
symbol represents faithfulness, fondness, harmony, benevolence,
love, loyalty and femininity. to the akan, the interconnectedness
of the star and moon symbolizes the interdependence of man
and woman in marriage.
gye
nyame
the literal translation is "except God" or "tis only God".
the gye nyame symbolizes the omnipotence, omnipresence and
immortality of God. "except God, i fear none." it refers
principally to the greatness of God and it also reflects
GodŐs power over all creation.
funtummireku-
denkyemmireku
the literal translation is "a ghanaian mythical two-headed
crocodile with a common stomach". this is a symbol of unity
in diversity, democracy or the oneness of the human family
despite cultural differences and diversities.
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