ANICHE, ALEXANDER (2012) RITUAL OBJECTS: FUNCTIONS AND SIGNIFICANCE IN IGBO TRADITIONAL SOCIETY. Global Journal of Applied, Management and Social Sciences (GOJAMSS), 3. pp. 53-57. ISSN 2276 – 9013
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Abstract
Today, quests for ritual sacrifices and the needs have prompted man to research more and more into the circumstances that have led man ‘s continuous efforts to ritualize, with a view to determining jf reutilization could be given a wider recognition in the society. According to Abanuka (1999) ritual means the prescribed order of performing religious services. In other words, ritual means the prescribed order of performing traditional rites and sacrifices, using the appropriate local materials like “oji, “Omunkwu” etc. Thus, ritualization is one of the important ways by which our socio-economic and cultural needs can be sustained. This work start with an introduction, the nature of ritual sacrifice in Igbo traditional society, ritual objects and their functions and sign finance and ends with conclusive remarks.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Management and Social Sciences |
| Depositing User: | mrs chioma hannah |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Sep 2019 08:24 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Sep 2019 08:24 |
| URI: | http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/2103 |
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