Map of major rivers linked to divinities within Igboland. Photo - Ukpuru
In Igbo culture, rivers and lakes are more than just water—they’re alive with powerful spirits. These water divinities, often…
Understanding “Ide miri arusi (juju) by which the people take oath,” reads a note written in a photo album by British anthropologist Northcote Thomas, accompanying a photograph taken around 1910–11.…