Re: USA Africa Dialogue Series - The hypocrisy and superstition of not speaking Ill about the Dead

"Dē mortuīs nīl nisi bonum." My Latin teacher said she thought it was because of a superstition the Romans had that ghosts could harm you. 

Anyway, it's hardly a sentiment unique to Africa. I find myself less willing to speak ill of someone when they have passed away, and can no longer respond. 

On Sep 11, 2022, at 06:01, Obododimma Oha <obodooha@gmail.com> wrote:

https://x-pensiverrors.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-hypocrisy-and-superstition-of-not.html?m=1

Thanks.

Sincerely,

Obododimma.

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