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Comments on Puzzle #7682: Adinkra Symbols #7
By Teresa K (fasstar)

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#1: Teresa K (fasstar) on Jan 27, 2010 [HINT]

I messed up the symmetry on the left to make it more interesting to solve; I hope it did not ruin the beauty of the image.

I had to fiddle with the one on the right to get it to be solvable, but you will need to use some smile logic in the lower half, and from there line logic will finish it up.
#2: jewel crown (jewel) on Jan 27, 2010
Another beautiful puzzle Teresa. It was a bit of a challenge for me but that's how I like them. Thanks!
#3: Teresa K (fasstar) on Jan 27, 2010
I like this one too, Jewel. Here's more info on those designs:

The one on the left is HYE WON HYE "that which does not burn " a symbol of imperishability and endurance. This symbol gets its meaning from traditional priests that were able to walk on fire without burning their feet, an inspiration to others to endure and overcome difficulties.

On the right is OSRAM NE NSOROMMA - "The Moon and the Star" - a symbol of love, faithfulness, harmony. This symbol reflects the harmony that exists in the bonding between a man and a woman. The Proverb: "Kyekye pe aware." (The North Star has a deep llove for marriage. She is always in the sky waiting for the return of the moon, her husband.)
#4: Jane Doe (telly) on Jan 27, 2010
one of my favorites of this series.
it looks like a butterfly to me. ;p and I'd say that butterflies aren't so enduring, but...
#5: Adam Nielson (monkeyboy) on Jan 27, 2010
Nice puzzle, and very fun to solve.
#6: Teresa K (fasstar) on Jan 27, 2010
Thanks, Telly and Adam.
#7: wendy herndon (wendyherndon) on Jan 28, 2010
Another beautiful puzzle, Teresa. I really enjoy all of your work and when I see your name on the New Puzzles list, I rush right to it. Thanks.
#8: Teresa K (fasstar) on Jan 28, 2010
Thanks, Wendy. There is a book somewhere with 700 of these African symbols. Someday when I am bored and have run out of ideas, maybe I'll get that book. :-)
#9: Gator (Gator) on Jan 29, 2010 [HINT]
I used edge logic on column 42 (4 clue) instead of relying on the obvious symmetry of the right half. Nice puzzle.
#10: Web Paint-By-Number Robot (webpbn) on Jan 29, 2010
Found to be logically solvable by Gator.
#11: Teresa K (fasstar) on Jan 29, 2010
Thanks, Gator.

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