Adinkra Alphabet

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  • Owo Foro Adobe: Symbol

    cwc foCroC adoCbe Transliteration “Snake climb the raffia palm”. Meaning Signifies persistence and diligence to achieve success.

  • Adinkrahene: Symbol

    aCdinkrahECnEC Transliteration “Chief of Adinkra symbols” Meaning To act in a leadership role and inspire others.

  • Gye Nyame: Symbol

    ZEC NamEC Transliteration “Except God”. Meaning Symbol of the supremacy of God.

  • Review

    Review by Phillip Nyakpo, AfricanPod:  http://africanpod.com/adinkra-symbols-medical-doctor-reveals-their-hidden-meaning-africanpo-ep-7/ “Doctor Charles Korankye’s new book about the hidden meaning of Adinkra symbols from West African is fascinating, and more than that, he has invented a unique Alphabet system, using only the Adinkra symbols.” Review by Yaw Berko, MD: “The book is well written, easily readable and is well researched.…

  • Adinkra Supersymmetry N= 6

    In supergravity theory, supersymmetry theory and superstring theory, Adinkra symbols are a graphical representation of supersymmetry algebras. The similarity between Adinkra in supersymmetry and Adinkra symbols is that they are both graphical representations with hidden meanings (Prof. Sylvester James Gates Jr.).

  • Antelope

    Adinkra thE antElopE says that if you stay at onE spot in thE forEst for far too long, you will bEcomE thirsty. English The antelope says that if you stay at one spot in the forest for far too long, you will become thirsty.

  • Adinkra Cardinal Signs

    Below are the assigned Adinkra Cardinal Signs and Symbols. Cardinal Direction Element Adinkra Symbol Meaning of Adinkra symbol Sacred Animal North Earth Adu Hwam Fragrance Black Panther South Fire Aprukuma A medicinal seed Cobra East Air Abode Santann Totality of the Universe Tawny Eagle West Water Nea Ope Se Obedi Hene He/She who wants to…

  • Adinkra Card Game Numbers

    Adinkra card game has a total of 52 cards. This consist of the 28 spheres of the Adinkra Flower of Life (AFOL) and 22 paths of the Adinkra Tree of Life (ATOL). There is one miscellaneous sphere and one miscellaneous path giving a total of 52 spheres and paths as demonstrated in the diagram below.

  • Osram Ne Nsoromma: Alphabet

    csram nEC nsoCroCmma Glyph c Transliteration “The Moon and the Star”. Meaning Symbolizes love, faithfulness and harmony.

  • Dwennimmen: Alphabet

    jECnnimmen Glyph j Transliteration “Ram’s horns”. Meaning Symbolizes humility together with strength.