Traditional beliefs Religion in Nigeria

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temple of Ọṣun in oṣogbo, nigeria.



in city-states of yorubaland , neighbors, more reserved way of life remains, 1 expresses theology links local beliefs central citadel government , sovereignty on hinterland of communities through monarch. seat of king (oba) responsible welfare of jurisdiction, in return confirmation of legitimacy of oba s rule on subjects.


practices

in addition ensuring access to, , continual fertility of, both land , people, seasonal carnivals act spectacle tourism contributing regional productivity.



society in general has more gradually , selectively expanded accommodate new influences, continue assert distinctive cultural identity in creative , ingenious ways .









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