IBO: TRADITION AND RELIGIONBy: Emma Kirkpatrick

MAJOR GODS

Chuckwu Agbara Alusi Ala Igwe

RELIGIOUS LEADERS

Nri- Eri

Agbor- Obi

Onitsha- Eze Aroli

OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT RELIGION

Ancestors watch over you Priests and Bishops Sacrifices Minor Deities

RELIGIOUS RITUALS

To honor gods/goddesses Oracles/Divination Funerals Marriages Birth Naming Sacrifices Shrines/Temples

FUNERALS

Complex Certain deaths cannot be buried Chiefs get parades Goats Woman dies- buried at son’s

MARRIAGES

“Between families” Bride Wealth Churches, Money, and Music Colorful Harmony Last up to a week

BIRTHS/NAMING

Important Hold ceremonies-28th day Pray to Gods- sacrifices Traditional midwives Songs Birth date

WORK CITED

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