The Spear and the Word: 70 Somali Proverbs on Wisdom on Conflict, Peace, and Counsel
In Somali culture, the spear is a symbol of power, protection, and survival, while the word embodies wisdom, counsel, and reconciliation. Their proverbs often reinforce this idea, for centuries, nomadic clans have relied not only on physical strength to defend their herds and communities but also on dialogue and mediation to maintain peace. Somali elders, through their councils and gabay
