mantse
The Ga word for king is mantse.
The term mantse is a noun used to refer to a male member of a royal family who serves as the supreme ruler of his nation.
Meaning: a male of a royal family who is the supreme ruler of his nation (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Teshie, the term Manklalo is used instead of mantse to refer to a king.
Did you know?
- The Ga people use a system of 'stools' to represent the soul and authority of the mantse, where the physical stool is more sacred than the person sitting on it.
- Certain royal drums are used to announce the arrival or movements of the mantse, with rhythms that act as a coded language for the public.
- While mantse refers to the king, the role of the queen mother is equally vital in the selection and validation of the king's legitimacy.
Examples in context
- Brafoh is the Mantse of the Ga community.Brafoh is the king of the Ga community.
Example conversation
Naa and Tetteh are talking about a local festival.
- NaaTetteh, mantse ni eba?Tetteh, has the king arrived?
- TettehEe, mantse li eba fɛɛ.Yes, the king has fully arrived.
- NaaEyi kɛ nyɛ kɛmɛ?Did he come with his attendants?
- TettehEe, nyɛ kɛmɛ li eba kɛ mantse ni.Yes, the attendants came with the king.
