Owuo Atwedee - The ladder of death

Owuo Atwedee - The ladder of death
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DESIGN HISTORY
A symbol of mortality
Name/Theme: Owuo Atwedee - The ladder of death
Meaning: Owuo Atwedee means “ladder of death.” This symbol gets its name from the proverb, “Owuo atwedee baakofoo mforo,” meaning, “Death’s ladder is not climbed by just one person.” It is a symbol of the certainty and universality of death.

Moral Values: Owuo Atwedee gets its name from the Akan proverb, “Owuo atwedeɛ baakofoɔ mforo” which literally means “Death’s ladder: not one person climbs it.” Alternatively, death’s ladder is not climbed by just one person. The proverb expresses the belief that death is universal to all men: everybody will die. The implications of this belief could be varied though. For example, to warn a particularly proud or cruel person of his mortality this proverb may be used. It may also be used to console bereaved persons that death is not such an extraordinary event but one that lies ahead for all.

Extract from Adinkra Symbols & Meanings