ITAMA EBIRA · WORDS OF THE ELDERS
Ancestral Proverbs & Wisdom
In Ebira culture, a proverb is the palm oil with which words are eaten. Explore philosophical teachings, moral parables, and timeless community maxims.
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Patience
“Onychere ka, eenyoya aasuvo kueyi deeyi oni”
Literal translation: The monkey says it takes only a few minutes to cover the face before dawn breaks
Philosophical Meaning:
The monkey says: 'Cover your face with your hands for only a brief moment, and daylight will surely appear'
Used to counsel patience, calmness, and hope in times of deep distress; a reminder that trials are transient and relief is inevitable