Igbo Deities

Igbo Deities
Author: Sirius Ugo Art
Publisher: Sirius Ugo Art
Total Pages: 274
Release:
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

The aim of the rebirth of the sacred arts of Igbo African spirituality by Sirius Ugo Art is to restore the glory of African methodology, and unveil the hidden African intelligence in our spiritual systems. As we are the ones witnessing the beginning of Uga Anwu, the age of enlightenment, it is our duty to lay the foundations of Anwu for the next generation. All the arts in this book were shot and digitally created by Sirius Ugo Art. They were all based on the fashion, designs, and decorations of the ancient Igbo people. Spirits are not human beings, however, spirits are manifested in human form because humans are spiritual beings experiencing materialism. The colors of the deities are also well-known in ancient Igbo. When a spirit is pure white, it represents purity, or the moon and sun. When a spirit is green, it represents life, health and Fertility. When a spirit is red, it represents blood, war, and power. When a spirit is dark in color, it represents dark energy. When a spirit is blue, it represents water, and air. All the deities work with one or two of the four elements. For example, Agunkwo works with Eke, while Nneono Oshimiri works with Orie. There are over seven hundred thousand Igbo deities. It would be impossible to create the arts of all Igbo deities, because that would be one claiming to understand all the energy forces in the universe, which is impossible. However, all the energy forces (Umu agbara nine) of the universe are different manifestations of Chukwu na Nnechukwu. Igbo people do not believe that humans created umu agbara. Igbo enlightens us that Umu Agbara (Energy forces) existed before humans. And that humans came to recognize them and work with them to become Agbara as well. A human being becomes Agbara through self Illumination.

Introduction to Igbo Mythology for Kids

Introduction to Igbo Mythology for Kids
Author: Chinelo Anyadiegwu
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2023-01-24
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1646043146

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Igbo heroes, deities, creatures, folktales, and myths, including Chineke the creator, Ana, Igwe, Anyanwu, Ekwensu, and more, plus the story of the first mermaid, the legend of Udenolu the shapeshifting crow, and the story of the tortoise and the Lion King. The first definitive collection of Igbo legends and traditions for kids, this book explores the mythological origins of the Igbo people, the ancient Nri Kingdom, and Igbo cosmology before delving into the Alusi, or the core Igbo deities. Following this introduction to the pantheon of gods and goddesses, a collection of the most popular Igbo myths, folktales, and legends will immerse kids in exciting stories of tricksters, shapeshifters, and heroes, including: The Wrestler Whose Back Never Touched the Ground Ojiugo, the Rare Gem The Tortoise and the Birds, or The Origin Story of Sea Turtles Ngwele Aghuli, Why the Crocodile Lives Alone How Death Came to Be And more! The perfect book for kids who are fascinated by Greek mythology or love the Rick Riordan series, Introduction to Igbo Mythology for Kids offers a fun look into the stories, history, and figures that characterize Igbo culture.

The Agwu Deity in Igbo Religion

The Agwu Deity in Igbo Religion
Author: Jude C. U. Aguwa
Publisher:
Total Pages: 176
Release: 1995
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

The Agwu is the Igbo patron deity of health and divination, and one of the basic Igbo theological concepts employed to explain good and evil, health and sickness, wealth and poverty, and fortune and misfortune. Belief in the Agwu was widespread in thepast. Most communities had some Agwu people, who were considered victims of its malignant powers or recipients of its positive influences, such as priest-diviners and physicians. This books analyses this belief system in past and present times, and posits the view that it still exists but to a lesser degree or in a modified forms. The author conducted his research through personal interviews and observer-participant methods. Themes range from beliefs about the Agwu deity through the rites and initiation into Agwu cult, to the guild of diviners and traditional healers. The six chapters cover: supernaturalism and disease causation; the anthropocentricity of Agwu; art and symbol in the Agwu cult; the rites of Dibia initiation; significance and consequences of Dibia initiation; and Agwu therapeutic forces in a time perspective.

The Spirituality of the Igbo People of Nigeria as an Example of Religious Modernization in a Global World

The Spirituality of the Igbo People of Nigeria as an Example of Religious Modernization in a Global World
Author: Henry CHUKWUDI OKEKE
Publisher: LIT Verlag Münster
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2020-02-18
Genre: Igbo (African people)
ISBN: 3643911092

If there is no religion in the world, the world would more or less become a jungle. The world will be inhuman. Religion touches all aspects of human life. Identifying God's will in our world today has become a major problem for many religions of the world. In the past, in Igbo Traditional Religion, human sacrifice as well as the killing of twins were practised. For the Igbo traditionalists then, that was the will of the deities and equally not against God's will. But following the encounter of Igbo Traditional Religion with Christianity these are no longer practised. Misinterpretation of God's will by some religions of the world has given rise to religious violence, religious extremism, fanaticism and terrorism we are experiencing today in the world. For these problems to be resolved, it is pertinent that the study of various religions be taken seriously. This study should be aiming at better understanding, co-existence, respect for one another and frequent inter-religious dialogues among the various religions of the world. When this is achieved, the believers of various religions would realize that many are worshipping one God and their desire is to communicate with Him, although they may approach Him differently.

The Water Goddess in Igbo Cosmology

The Water Goddess in Igbo Cosmology
Author: Sabine Jell-Bahlsen
Publisher: Africa Research and Publications
Total Pages: 454
Release: 2008
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

"This evocative study of a water Goddess among the Igbo of Lake Oguta in southeastern Nigeria, thoroughly explores the rituals, beliefs and social organization associated with rituals of women's power ... the analysis of this powerful Goddess, based on many years of research, is a notable contribution to African female ritual studies, long neglected by scholars."--Publisher's website.

Interface Between Igbo Theology and Christianity

Interface Between Igbo Theology and Christianity
Author: Akuma-Kalu Njoku
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2014-10-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 144387034X

Interface between Igbo Theology and Christianity is a timely book that provides new scholarly thinking concerning the convergence of Christianity and Igbo Traditional Religion taking place in the Igbo culture area. This book, a fruit of multidisciplinary conversation among Igbo scholars and Igbophiles, offers concepts, themes, issues, and case studies with deep ethnographic details, some of which do not exist anywhere else in print. It is a major statement of how modern Igbo scholars, social scientists, philosophers, theologians, liturgists, and active pastors and parish priests, understand the intersection of Igbo Traditional Religion and Christianity in postcolonial Nigeria. The editors and authors of the chapters of this book draw from their wealth of experience to offer to students, scholars, researchers, community-based organizations and NGOs, and practitioners in interfaith dialogue a “must have” manual to engage in and develop mutual respect and trust among Christian denominations and between them and Igbo Traditional Religion. This book will serve as a blueprint for a deep dialogue among the Igbo in both city and rural settings, in the context of clan and community life context and in the Christian parish setting. The book will certainly appeal to numerous communities in Africa wishing to share similar local experiences and collective memories, but which do not have the channels to talk about themselves in scholarly writing.

Odinani

Odinani
Author: Emmanuel Ojiaku
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-02-05
Genre:
ISBN:

The igbo religion contain various elements ranging from the divine sacred things, faith, supernatural beings. Religious practices include rituals, commemoration or veneration (of deities and/or saints), sacrifices, festivals, feasts, prayer, music, art, dance, public service, or other aspects of human culture. The Igbo tribe a beautiful ethnic group found in West Africa, have a rich religious and cultural practice. The Religion Odinani, have sacred histories and narratives

The Water Goddess in Igbo Cosmology

The Water Goddess in Igbo Cosmology
Author: Sabine Jell-Bahlsen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2008
Genre: Goddess religion
ISBN: 9781592214839

A study of the Igbo people's belief in a water Goddess that resides in Lake Oguta in south- eastern Nigeria. Bahlsen looks at the rituals, beliefs and social organisation associated with it.