1.6/1.7 Learning Traditions and Religious Syncretism

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The painting, Oya’s Betrayal, features...

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Three Orishas

Answer explanation

The painting features the Orishas, or deities, Ogun, Oya, and Shango. The three Orishas are draped in fabrics in their representative color woven in gold: Ogun – the god of iron, war, labor and technology – in green, black, red; Oya – storms, winds, last breaths, rebirth, change, and the gatekeeper of the cemetery – in dark purple/red; and Shango – the god of thunder, lightning, and fire – in red. Shango is known for his bangles, charismatic playing of the batá drums, and feared for his axe. He is depicted wearing bangles on his wrists, ankles, and knees, has a batá drum on his lap, and a double-headed axe near his left hand.

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Which artistic style does Harmonia Rosales incorporate in "Oya’s Betrayal"?

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Renaissance

Answer explanation

"Oya’s Betrayal, interweaves the representation of Yoruba tales in a Renaissance style..."

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"Oya’s Betrayal" draws parallels to which Greek/Roman mythology story? Options: The Odyssey, The story of Vulcan, Venus, and Mars, The Iliad, The story of Zeus and Hera

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The story of Vulcan, Venus, and Mars

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What is the significance of the arch in "Oya’s Betrayal"?

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It is influenced by the Renaissance painting “School of Athens” by Raphael

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Which pattern is replaced by the Greek keys in the painting "Oya’s Betrayal"?

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Andrinka symbols

Answer explanation

The Greek keys pattern is replaced by the andrinka symbol "wawa aba." Literally meaning the seed of the wawa plant, it is a West African symbol of hardiness, toughness, and perseverance.

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How does Harmonia Rosales' painting "Oya’s Betrayal" connect to African-descended communities in the Americas?

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By illustrating the cultural continuity of African spiritual practices

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What is the primary material used in the creation of the Yoruba Oshe Shango Ceremonial Wand?

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Wood

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Which deity is honored with the wand?

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Shango

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What is the significance of the nudity & kneeling pose of the female figure on the Yoruba Oshe Shango Ceremonial Wand?

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It signifies humility before a deity.

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What is the cultural origin of the Oshe Shango Ceremonial Wand?

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Yoruba