AFAS 222 Lecture 6: African Intellectual Heritage,University of Arizona(p6)
30 Aug 2018
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Recurrent themes in ga libation (mpai) oratory p. 92. Rooted in people"s worldview, it is distinguished by its concern for consequence and participation as well as stability in the community. Recourse to supreme being when confronted with moral issue. Family size as index of success in life. Content of any life crisis rite such as with or death. Text pays attention to newborn child and family. Basic priorities in life: livestock, good health, securities, growth in humans, peace, and agriculture. Well being of the individual is promoted through this ritual which in our strengthens the community. Wapele: the concept of good character in if literary corps p. 98. If repository of all myths of all divinities and other beliefs. If knows the history of heaven and earth. O is inwoon as the wise counselor and custodian of divine wisdom. Most important beliefs about inner or spiritual head, sacrifice, and good character.
