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Lists of Ewe names and their meanings

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In the Ghanaian community and bringing it down to the Ewes, names are specifically given for different reasons. The main reason why names among this tribe are never taken for granted is that the names normally have a direct impact on the bearers. Names are given for a reason since they reflect or have an influence on the people to whom they are given. All names have meanings they represent and Ghanaian names and specifically Ewe names are not an exception.  You will be enlightened on some of these Ewe names and their various meanings. In fact, this article gives you an idea of what some Ewe names mean. Names are like organic components of the people per the people's beliefs.    We believe that individuals become the name they are given and for this reason, names are chosen carefully before being given to individuals. Some of the names are just given to show the day of the week a person is born whereas some show the circumstances around a person's birth. Below are some nam...
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How to make twisted rope with Borassus palm | Illustrated guide

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This post is a very brief one that introduces the topic of how to make a rope you can use for various purposes using Borassus palm. The Borassus palm happens to be one plant that is used widely to make rope that is used to weave so many stuffs and you are lucky to find this post which will let you know more about how this is done.  Explore a use of Borassus plant    The plants suitable for making the ropes normally are the ones that look young because if it grows too much it becomes hard to twist and the hand gets hurt during the process. For this reason, the young plant is the one suitable as it is soft and easily responds to the twisting pattern. Step 1 Cut a branch of the plant and allow it to dry a little under sunlight. This initial process or act makes it turn from its rich green color to a fainter color but more significant than that, the moisture content is reduced which might reduce its firmness as it is being prepared in the next stage. When it is noted that the...
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