"The mother is gold, the father is a mirror." - Ghanaian Proverb

“The mother is gold, the father is a mirror.”

- Ghanaianfamily

Meaning

A mother's value is intrinsic and enduring, while a father reflects the family's public image.

In Akan matrilineal society, the mother determines clan membership and inheritance. This proverb captures the primacy of the maternal line.

Origin

Ghanaian

Language

Twi

“A home without a woman is like a barn without cattle.”

Ethiopian

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Ghanaian

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