Termite
“Wabata, Dhliwayo, Rufura, Mamberere, Mauruka, VaChimapwere, VaMutiwakopa, Mutukuti wedanda, Majeketera, Manjuru, Mazivanguva, Maita Matsindira, Diutiu rangu riri, Madzivire, Musikana anenge ishwa, Inodyiwa nemanhenga ose. Maita Beta, Maita ishwa yangu yiyi, Dzikarinda hadzidyiwi, Aiwa zvaonekwa Wabata.”
The Beta Wabata totem holds deep cultural significance in Shona tradition. Known as Termite in English, this totem represents the spiritual connection between the Beta clan and their ancestral heritage.
“In Shona culture, totems serve as spiritual guardians and symbols of identity, connecting each person to their ancestors and defining their place within the community.”
Termite
Beta
“The totem is not just a name, but a sacred connection to our ancestors, a reminder of our responsibilities, and a guide for our conduct in life.”