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“When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.”
Meaning
Many small forces working together can overcome the mightiest opponent.
Cultural Context
Ethiopia's successful resistance against colonial invasion at the Battle of Adwa (1896) exemplifies this proverb's principle of united strength.
Origin
Ethiopian
Language
Amharic
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