What Is Jegnaship?
The word "Jegna" is a translation from the ancient kingdom of Abyssinian. In the African culture, Jegna is a title of distinction. The word Jegna has been translated into English as meaning: hero, warrior, soldier, courage, strength and protection of our culture, land and people, and elder.
Jegna (Jegnoch, plural) are those special people who have:
- been tested in struggle or battle,
- demonstrated extraordinary and unusual fearlessness,
- shown determination and courage in protecting his/her people, land and culture,
- shown diligence and dedication to our people,
- produced exceptionally high quality work,
- dedicated themselves to the protection, defense, nurturance, and development of our young by advancing our people, place and culture
A Jegna is a person who is still growing, still a learner, still with potential, and whose life continues to have within it promise for and connection to the future. A Jegna is a person who deserves respect and honor and whose work it is to synthesize wisdom from life long experience and formulate this into a legacy for future generations.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 April 2010 12:15 |
