WORLD RELIGIONS

RELIGIONS

RASTAFARI

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the dreadlocks represent for the Rastafarians?
A
bush
B
nature
C
a lion’s mane
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rastafari. Rastafari movement dreadlocks are symbolic of the Lion of Judah which is sometimes centered on the Ethiopian flag. Rastafari hold that Haile Selassie is a direct descendant of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, through their son Menelik I. Their dreadlocks were inspired by the Nazarites of the Bible.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rastafaris preached how the Bible says Jesus will return as the Lion of Judah. So, they grew their hair into locs to resemble a lion’s mane and the second coming of their powerful leader. To some, locs were a symbol of letting go of material possessions and worldly vanity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Growing dreadlocks is part of the Rastafari religion, and Rastarians believe that like Samson in the Bible, their hair is their strength and should not be cut. The term “dreadlock, ‘’ however, does come from the Rastafarian culture and, along with being a religious vow, also functioned as a sign of African identity.

Detailed explanation-4: -The symbols associated with Rastafarianism are the Lion of Judah, Pan-African colors, dreadlocks, and ganja.

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