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Understanding the Egungun Tradition by Babalawo Ifaleye Ominiyi Ifaojewonyomi is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document discusses the Yoruba deity Egungun, which represents the spirits of deceased ancestors. Egungun is believed to protect, love, guide and guard living family members. When Egungun appears in physical form during rituals and ceremonies, it demonstrates the strong connection between the living and the dead. The document also recounts some traditional Yoruba stories about the origins of the Egungun cult, including tales of how early figures like Lapanpa and Obanba helped establish the tradition of

Author

Babalawo Ifaleye Ominiyi Ifaojewonyomi

Language

EN