It is not africa: Its Meritah
Meritah: Unveiling Africa's True Identity and Reclaiming Its Power
Meritah, the traditional Medu (hieroglyphic language) name for the continent, holds a deep significance that transcends mere geography. Derived from Medu, Meritah translates to "beloved land" or "land of love" (Merr=beloved Tah=Earth). This name reflects the reverence ancient African civilizations had for their homeland, viewing it as the cradle of human intelligence and spiritual strength.
This linguistic heritage isn't just about semantics; it's a revolutionary act of reclaiming Africa's true identity from the grips of colonialism and linguistic distortion. Additionally calling it my its true Medu name, reminds the world that Medu, the language of hieroglyphs that seem to be a mystery to all, is not dead. The language, culture, spiritual ceremonies, philosophy it still lives on amongst the spiritual traditions in the continent hidden for millenia and only recently exposing themselves to the West to teach.
When we say "Africa," we unwittingly perpetuate a legacy of cultural theft and derogatory naming. The term "Africa" itself is a Medu concept. Afri= the Medu word for burnt and Ka= is the Medu word for spirit, which is well known. Afri is believed by the mainstream to have emerged from the ancient Phoenician word "afar," meaning dust or earth. However, those who preserved the language are very aware that the Greeks renamed the continent AFRIKA, the land of burnt spirits.
This was done on purpose, in spite of the ancient Kemetic culture opening their temple doors to foreigners to educate all, when the Greeks invaded the temples and colonized the culture, they intended to put shame and remove merit on the culture in order to elevate their own. This linguistic corruption is a stark reminder of the power dynamics at play during centuries of colonization.
Language is not just a means of communication; it shapes our perceptions and understanding of the world. Calling the continent Meritah is a powerful act of resistance and affirmation. It rejects the colonial narrative of Africa as a place of desolation, lack, dirtiness and embraces its true essence as a cradle of human intelligence, pure nature, spiritual strength, and cultural excellence.
Reclaiming Meritah is a call to action. It's a rallying call to connect to our true nature and the truth of our ancestors. It urges us to recognize the importance of language in shaping our worldview and to acknowledge the beauty and resilience of a continent whose true name reflects love, honor, connection to the land, and purity.
