![]() ![]() This symbol represents the power of faith and how having strong faith can help you overcome difficulties in life. The coal is immensely hot, but the priest is able to accomplish this difficult task because of sheer faith, courage and mental strength. This symbol originates from the age-old African ritual of fire-walking which involves walking barefoot on a bed of hot coal or stones performed by African priests. Hye Won Hye translates to ‘ that which does not burn’. Hye Won Hye (imperishability, that which does not burn) Its longevity symbolically alludes to the fact that despite one’s physical absence, parts of them still live on. Bones are known to take ages to decompose. The symbol is a cross of what looks like two bones. Considering that God is eternal consciousness and humans are manifestation of that consciousness, one really cannot perish. Nyame Nwu Na Mawu loosely translates to, “ God Never Dies, So I Cannot Die“. Nyame Nwu Na Mawu is a symbol of immortality. When one wears the Aya symbol, they demonstrate that they have gone through many difficulties and have outlasted them all. Other representations of Aya include, “ I am independent of you” and “ I am not afraid of you.” It also symbolizes independence, defiance (against established norms), and perseverance. The symbol represents strength and growth amidst adversity. The Aya (Fern) symbol is associated with endurance and resourcefulness for the simple reason that the Aya (Fern) plant grows in difficult places like rock walls and crevices and often in tough conditions with very little water. Aya (Fern) (fern is a hardy plant that can grow in difficult places.) And this is the power that this symbol represents. The eagle is one of the strongest birds in the sky and it uses its curved and razor-sharp claws (also known as talons) to catch and yank its prey from the ground, incapacitating it instantly. This symbol represents strength, bravery and endurance. Okodee Mnowere translates to, Eagle’s Talons. This symbol depicts two Rams butting heads and represents courage, protection and standing up for what is right. The word ‘Dwennimmen’ translates to, ‘ Ram’s horns‘. Asase Ye Duru (“the earth has no weight”-is a symbol that represents power, providence and divinity) Tabono (Stylized oars or paddles – persistence and strength) Wawa Aba (Seed of the wawa tree – perseverance) Nyame Dua (Tree of God – protection & cleansing) Eban (Fence – stands for safety and security) ![]() ![]() 15 African symbols for strength & courage Even these days Adinkra symbols are used extensively in pottery, metalwork, fabrics, interior décor, tattoo designs, jewelry, logos and commercial designs. There are over 120 symbols that have survived the test of time because of their unique patterns and profound meanings. As these symbols were designed by the Asante ethnic group, they are also known as Asante Symbols. These symbols originated in Ghana and were designed to convey powerful messages related to life, traditional practices, folk tales and age old wisdom. One of the most popular African symbols are the Adinkra symbols. If any of these symbols resonate with you, you can use them in your personal life to attract strength and positivity. In this article, let’s look at African symbols (particularly Adinkra symbols) associated with strength, power and courage. Africa has a rich history of symbols that were used to communicate important concepts, aphorisms, traditional wisdom, and life lessons throughout generations. ![]()
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