Puzzle Description:

Symbol of nurture and discipline on the left and symbol of heroic courage and valor on the right.

#1: Teresa K (fasstar) on Feb 20, 2010 [HINT]

Smile logic on the left will make this easily solvable.

On the left is AKOKO NAN, which means "the leg of a hen." Actuallys, the full name of this symbol translates to "The hen treads on her chicks, but she does not kill them." This represents the ideal nature of parents, being both protective and corrective. An exhortation to nurture children, but a warning not to pamper them.

On the right is AKOFENA, the "sword of war." The crossed swords were a popular motif in the heraldic shields of many former Akan states. In addition to recognizing courage and valor, the swords can represent legitimate state authority.

Thanks for another nice puzzle.

Akwaaba. That's Akan for "You're welcome."

Here's something I just learned: The Akan tribes speak various dialects of Twi. The language is very rich in proverbs, the use of which is taken to be a sign of wisdom.

The Ashanti tribe of the Akan are the largest tribe in Ghana and one of the few matrilineal societies in West Africa. Once renown for the splendour and wealth of their rulers, they are most famous today for their craft work, particularly their hand-carved stools and fertility dolls and their colourful kente cloth. Kente cloth is woven in bright, narrow strips with complex patterns; it's usually made from cotton and is always woven outdoors, exclusively by men.

These symbols really make great puzzles! Thank you Teresa!

I had fun making these, Petra. There is one more.

good. I'm glad there's more. I'm enjoying them too. ;)

Thanks, Telly.

This continues to be a fun, educational series! I so enjoy the stories behind the symbols.

Thanks, Sallie.

Found to be logically solvable by Gator.

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