"The Bull"

Writing is rooted in the cultural tradition of the region, particularly in the agricultural tradition represented by the bull. In the Ethiopic language it is called, "Ha", which is the first syllograph in the Ethiopic syllabet system. In the Egyptian temple, you will find the symbol of the bull. The horns of the bull in the Egyptian language are called, "Ka", which means soul. "Ha" in the Egyptian language means the beginning which correlates with the syllograpy "Ha", being the beginning of the Ethiopic Writing System.

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