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They were important because they were used for sacrifice to contact their ancestors, if the Xhosa didnt appease the ancestors spirits with a sacrifice of the best animal in the herd they would send disease and misfortune, they were used for food, clothing and even house decor.
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What is the sacrificial role of cattle in the Xhosa culture?
In 1856-1857 the Xhosa people willingly killed of almost all of their cattle and their crops in the hopes that it would save their people from European control. This was prompted by a little girl's vision of a man who promised that the Xhosa would be resurrected if all the cattle was killed. Ironically, the cattle killing left the Xhosa starving and forced them to work for the Europeans, who gave them food and aid in return.
Who traditionally were the cattle rearing negroid people of south Africa?
The traditional cattle rearing people of South Africa were called Xhosa. The Xhosa lived mainly in the southern part of Africa because it was better land to raise cattle.
Why did the Xhosa tribes of South Africa fight the Cape Frontier Wars with the Dutch and British settlers?
The Europeans took the Xhosa`s land and cattle
What does HOW mean in Xhosa?
It's not Xhosa. How , Njani in Xhosa.
Where can you find info on Xhosa weddings?
wedding vows in Xhosa
What is the sacrificial role of cattle in the Xhosa culture?
In 1856-1857 the Xhosa people willingly killed of almost all of their cattle and their crops in the hopes that it would save their people from European control. This was prompted by a little girl's vision of a man who promised that the Xhosa would be resurrected if all the cattle was killed. Ironically, the cattle killing left the Xhosa starving and forced them to work for the Europeans, who gave them food and aid in return.
Who traditionally were the cattle rearing negroid people of south Africa?
The traditional cattle rearing people of South Africa were called Xhosa. The Xhosa lived mainly in the southern part of Africa because it was better land to raise cattle.
Why did the Xhosa tribes of South Africa fight the Cape Frontier Wars with the Dutch and British settlers?
The Europeans took the Xhosa`s land and cattle
What does HOW mean in Xhosa?
It's not Xhosa. How , Njani in Xhosa.
What are the xhosa languges?
Xhosa is a languge.
What is wind in Xhosa?
Wind in Xhosa is "umoya."
How do you say morning mister in Xhosa?
mister in xhosa
What is Wednesday in Xhosa?
Wednesday in Xhosa is "Lwesine".
Where can you find info on Xhosa weddings?
wedding vows in Xhosa
When was Marginella xhosa created?
Marginella xhosa was created in 1994.
What is the Xhosa translation for king?
The Xhosa translation for "king" is "inkosi."
What is the Xhosa word for spider?
The Xhosa word for spider is "intsimbi."
