Answer to Question #222568 in English for Rudzani

Question

Select any three example of symbolic sings from Venda Culture sings into your assignment . Now discuss the significance of three symbolic sings of Venda Culture .

Answer 1

Symbolic signs in the Venda culture include:

• Lake Fundudzi - the lake is a symbol of sacredness and is considered the most sacred site for the Venda people. The lake is believed to be sacred because it apparently lacks an outlet, one can sometimes hear the traditional Tshikona song though no human seems to be present. The famous Domba dance is held annually at Lake Fundudzi so as to secure good rains for the following season because rains are controlled by the Python God according to them.
• Their traditional clothing made of skin - the Venda people hold the belief that their ancestors live among the living and so clothes that are believed to be sacred represent these ancestors. Venda ladies wear series of beads and amulets around their necks as a symbol of ancestral spirits. The beads and amulets are passed down through generations both as sacred trust and to part with them risks retribution from the ancestral realm.
• Crocodiles - The Venda people have a special relationship with crocodiles as the area they inhabit is infested with dangerous reptiles. The crocodile's brain is believed to be extremely poisonous and therefore the Venda give them right of way and do not hunt them for food. Crocodile art symbolizes power in this community. In Venda court speech, the crocodile was invoked to extol the virtues and magnificence of the chief.