African Proverb of the day: 01 October 2023An African proverb reflects and reveals a community's culture that provides a glimpse into its value systems, beliefs, and ancient folklore
by Tshuxeko Baloyi
01-10-2023 07:34
in Culture
A proverb is a brief, simple, traditional saying that gives advice based on practical experience, often in the form of a metaphor or allegory. Photo: Pixabay
A proverb reflects and reveals a community's culture that provides a glimpse into its value systems, beliefs, and ancient folklore, used as an affirmation, or, as support to its reader to understand that they are not alone in their suffering, or winning!
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It is an age-old tradition to keep folklore alive and every culture has its own dictionary of proverbs, one of the main aims for keeping track of the legacy of lessons is to keep a community enlivened, positive and reaffirmed.
TODAY'S AFRICAN PROVERB: African Proverb: When a handshake passes the elbow, it becomes another thing.
Meaning: One should be watchful of the people they call friends.
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African Proverb of the day: 01 October 2023An African proverb reflects and reveals a community's culture that provides a glimpse into its value systems, beliefs, and ancient folklore
