ClanMother

Across ancient Egypt, Greece, China, and coastal Asia, sailors often painted eyes on their boats — not just for decoration, but as spiritual guardians.

The belief? These eyes would help the boat see danger and ward off sea spirits that could cause storms, shipwrecks, or misfortune.

I just released a short YouTube video diving into this superstition — its history, symbolism, and how it still lives on in modern culture.

👉 https://youtu.be/wxW8XClKoYg

Let’s discuss:

• Do you think this was spiritual, psychological, or purely cultural?
• What other sea-related superstitions do you know?

Drop your thoughts — especially if you’ve seen boats with eyes in your country!

We've all heard history told from the victor's point of view, but what happens when the silenced finally speak?

This African proverb hits hard: “Until the lion learns to write, every story will glorify the hunter.” It’s a striking reminder that narratives are power, and those without a voice are often reduced to villains, footnotes, or forgotten completely.

But what if the lion does learn to write?

What if we start listening to the voices history has ignored — the colonized, the marginalized, the “losers” of wars, the hunted?

I just released a YouTube video exploring the meaning and cultural roots of this powerful saying. It dives into historical manipulation, media bias, and the importance of telling our own stories.

👉 (https://youtu.be/2l38RXTFofM)

Let’s talk:

• Which voices do you think have been ignored in history or media?

• Can objectivity really exist in storytelling?

• What modern-day "lions" do you think are finally learning to write?

I’d love to hear your thoughts. Drop a comment, share your own interpretation, or even challenge the proverb if you see it differently.