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Igbo religion is most present today in harvest ceremonies such as new yam festival (ị́wá jí) and masquerading traditions such as mmanwụ and Ekpe. Remnants of Igbo religious rites spread among African descendants in the Caribbean and North America in era of the Atlantic slave trade .
Ala (also known as Ani, Ana, Ale, and Ali in varying Igbo dialects) is the female Alusi (deity) of the earth, [1] morality, fertility, and creativity in Odinani.In Odinani, Ala rules over the underworld and holds the deceased ancestors in her womb.
Anyanwu (anyaanwū, meaning "eye of the sun" in Igbo) is the sun goddess of the good fortune, knowledge, and wisdom in the traditional Igbo religion called Odinala.She is an alusi, a tutelary spirit that was created by the Supreme god, Chukwu, to fulfill a specific responsibility related to nature or a principle.
Followers of traditional African religions are also found around the world. In recent times, religions, such as the Yoruba religion and the Odinala religion (a traditional Igbo religion), Gaboism, [19] are on the rise. The religions of the Igbo and Yoruba are popular in the Caribbean and portions of Central and South America.
Religious beliefs were central to the Kingdom of Nri. [18] Nri oral tradition states that a bounty of yams and cocoyams could be given to the eze Nri, while blessings were given in return. [ 2 ] It was believed that Nri's influence and bountiful amount of food was a reward for the ruler's blessings. [ 2 ]
Chukwu (pronunciation ⓘ) is the supreme being of Igbo spirituality.In the Igbo pantheon, Chukwu is the source of all other Igbo deities and is responsible for assigning them their different tasks.
Okoye was also known as a practitioner of traditional Igbo religion and magic, Odinala. [5] An article by a theologian contrasted him in this respect with Oliver de Coque, noting Okoye's praise for "herbalists and those deemed capable of making contact with and manipulating the world of the spirits".
Arusi are spirits that are worshipped and served in the Igbo religion. There are many different kinds of Arusi and each has its own purpose and function. There are many different kinds of Arusi and each has its own purpose and function.