Sentences with phrase «poured libation»

Traditional rulers from the Tema Traditional Council poured libation at the facility to signify a safe arrival and a successful production and evacuation of power at the facility.

It is recalled that sometime this year 2016, some selected Chiefs from the Akyem land poured libation and invoked curses on anybody from their land who would vote against their own son Nana Addo.

He said, «since they took charge of the waterfalls, they have never poured libation neither have they ever accounted for the revenue they make from tourists.»

Not exact matches

Libations were poured out to the genii of emperors at every feast, the names of deified emperors were invoked to solemnize oaths, they were understood to be capable of carrying out healings, and of hearing and answering prayers.

Or rather, we are like water spilt on an altar stone, like a sacrificial libation poured into God's hands.

By 1968, our men had begun slinging guns across their shoulders and carrying axes and machetes, blades glistening in the sun; and out on the streets, every hour or two in the afternoons and evenings, their chanting could be heard, loud voices pouring out like libations from their mouths: «Biafra, win the war!»

After some introductory libations — in this case, the original meaning of «drinks poured out to honour gods» — each man would be given a bowl filled with the diluted wine and could start to drink.

Guests at 17 Kimptons will get a free «small pour of a nighttime libation» and a paired snack each evening — things like scotch and shortbread, port and blue cheese, etc..

A lamb roast in the oven, wine and other libations flowing freely, Stuart's sharp grin, his witty and acerbic comments, and opera pouring from the stereo.