In
several areas of Africa, when entering the territory of another
tribe, one is required to bear a special "passport mask".
This has a profound meaning: to neutralise one's roots and individuality
as a sign of respect to those whose territory is being entered.
In this there is an ancient wisdom, the sublimation of humanity's
neutral essence.
Quoting Aeschylus Agamemnon "Provided they respect the temples
and the Gods of the vanquished, then shall the victors be saved". |