According to Samuel Johnson's 1921 book ""The History of the Yorubas,"" there is compelling evidence suggesting the Yoruba people originated from the East, specifically Upper Egypt. 🏺✨ Johnson argues that the Yorubas emigrated to Ife, supported by sculptures known as the ""Ife Marbles"" that exhibit Egyptian characteristics.
Linguistic similarities further support this connection. Renowned linguist Ferdinand de Saussure identified over 500 vocabulary similarities between Yoruba and ancient Egyptian languages. These findings suggest a historical and cultural link between the two civilizations.
Examples of Linguistic Similarities:
Wu (Rise) - Wu (Rise)
Ere (Python) - Ere (Python)
Horise (a great god) - Orise (a great god)
Ged (to chant) - Igede/Ogede (chant)
Ta (sell) - Ta (sell or offer)
Enru (fear) - Eru (fear)
Khu (to kill) - Ku (die)
Hika (evil) - Ika (evil)
Artistic Connections:
The Yoruba people are renowned for their intricate woodcarvings, stone sculptures, and bronze castings, which share similarities with the monumental sculptures and tomb paintings of ancient Egypt. Both civilizations valued the representation of the human form and used art to express religious beliefs.
Exploring these connections reveals a rich tapestry of shared history and cultural heritage between the Yoruba people and ancient Egypt. 🌍🎨
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