Ngara / Nungu
Porcupine · Mutupo weDzinza
Zvidao:
⭐ Chirandu
⭐ Matemai
⭐ Chigumira
📜 Nhetembo yeDzinza · Clan Praise Verses
Maita Ngara,
Maita Nungu ine minzwa inopinza,
Mhuka isingabatike nemaoko asina nhovo,
Asingadenhi munhu musango asi anozvidzivirira.
Vane nhovo inodzora miseve yose yemhandu,
Vasingatsvaki mhere mhere asi vanorwira chokwadi,
Vanoera nungu neminzwa yayo inopenya,
Maita vari Rusape neMakoni,
Maita vari Nyanga neMutasa.
Hekanhi Matemai,
Zvionekwe vari Manicaland,
Tatenda Ngara!
English Translation:
Thank you, Ngara, Thank you, Porcupine of sharp protective quills, Beast that none may disturb without respectful care, Who initiates no quarrel in the wilderness yet defends its own with steadfast valor. Whose armor deflects the arrows of every adversary, Who seeks no noisy conflict yet stands immovable for the truth, Who revere the porcupine and its gleaming protective quills, Praise to the clan of Rusape and Makoni, Gratitude to the families of Nyanga and Mutasa. Hail, Matemai, Recognized are the people of Manicaland, We thank you, Ngara!
Thank you, Ngara, Thank you, Porcupine of sharp protective quills, Beast that none may disturb without respectful care, Who initiates no quarrel in the wilderness yet defends its own with steadfast valor. Whose armor deflects the arrows of every adversary, Who seeks no noisy conflict yet stands immovable for the truth, Who revere the porcupine and its gleaming protective quills, Praise to the clan of Rusape and Makoni, Gratitude to the families of Nyanga and Mutasa. Hail, Matemai, Recognized are the people of Manicaland, We thank you, Ngara!
🚫 Chinoera (Sacred Dietary Taboo):
Porcupine flesh or quills.
🏛️ Dzinza neNhoroondo (Heritage & Lineage):
Porcupine symbolizes peaceful non-aggression combined with impenetrable boundaries and defensive wisdom. Highly respected in Manicaland and Rusape.