Decoding Ga: Exploring Ghanaian Language Symbols with Richard Afutu Kotei (GA Samai)
Dive into the rich tapestry of Ga symbols with Richard Afutu Kotei as he delves deep into the intricate meanings and cultural significance of these
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- Here are some of our uniquely designed symbols
Spirituality
We look up to God
Togetherness
This is part of a social prayer said during the out dooring and sanctification ceremony of a GA baby
Family Feud
Fights and disturbances do break out sometimes and to the outsider it looks violent and bloody
The Wicked 1
The Lord hath made all things for himself : yea , even the wicked for the day of evil
Indecision
Decisions however must be made for life to go on and indecision is as bad as no decision
Self Centeredness
There is a house behind the other house.
The Lion
You cannot tell a sleeping lion from a dead lion.
Participation
Be a good sport , show that you are part of the team and participate.
Unseen Trap and Danger
Out of its posterior, the spider weaves its web
Humility
humble yourself before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
Humpback
The hump of the humpback is always at the back of the humpback
Individuality
It is your height that determines the length of your walking stick.
Limitation
The child breaks the shell of a snail but not that of a tortoise.
The Meek
The Meek also hs his portion of wisdom.
Hunter 1
The hunter always leaves his mark of identification on his kill.
Interdependece
A Snails shell cannot move about on its own without a live inside that shell.
Star Flower
Individual and personalized blessing from God
Power and Authority
It is the thumb that is used in breaking kinky
Respect Authority
The King always speaks with the voice and authority of the ancestors
The Wicked 2
The Lord hath made all things for himself : yea , even the wicked for the day of evil
Kite
It is the string that helps get the kite into the skies and to hold it there.
The Fool
Only the fool painfully sites on his testicles twice.
The Frog
The frog says that his full length is realized only after his death.
Lawlessness
A breakdown in the rule of law; everyone does whatever they want. No Law No Order
Money
No one chews money
Boastfulness
Let others praise you and not your own mouth.
Humpback 2
Do not take pleasure in other people's mishaps and advise yourself against repeating their mistakes.
Thorns
Removing thorns from the bottom of your feet while standing In a field of thorns is fruitless.
Limitation
The humming bird also has its wing span.
Acquaintance
A state of knowing someone in person yet you act like he/she is a total stranger when circumstances change .
Hunter 2
The hunter always leaves his mark of identification on his kill.
Unity
Strenght through Unity
Upbringing
The baby of a tiger is still a tiger
Respect Age
the claws of a tiger remains sharp no matter how old he gets.
Disguise
Don't tell anyone's child the "monster" he or she sees is not real.
Betrayal
the lice on your body or in your clothes are the lice that will bite you.
Personal Problems
Life is full of challenges
Clueless
A pot of secrets remains a secret to many when the pot is carried on top of the head.
Victims and Victors
It is because of the lion that God created the deer.
Self-Destruction
The stone that you throw at your neighbor is the same stone that will bounce back at you.
Pride
Let another praise you and not your own mouth
Insult
This is one of the nastiest insults in Ga culture and it is an expression of the utmost disrespect.
Judiciousness
The Ga child is taught the value and the power of words and how to use them truthfully and carefully so that when they speak, people listen.
Charity
The one who will be there for you in the future in times of great need is unknown , so be kind and generous to all.
Caution
The one who goes out of his way to help the needy is the one who inherits God's blessings.
Brutality
The act of taking overwhelmingly and dominating your opponent by the use of force or brutality.
Christmas Tree
Christmas Tree
Distrust
Once a scorpion , always a scorpion.
One cannot trust the untrusted .
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