THE CONCEPT OF TABOO IN IGBO SPIRITUALITY: A PHILOSOPHICAL EXAMINATION

This study is concerned about the concept of taboo as it affects the spirituality of man in Igbo society. The interest of this research is embedded on the following questions: Has taboo a network of spiritual relationship in man or is it limited with the physical nature of man? Is the offence of taboo here on earth actually identified in the spiritual world? Does it really affect the gods, spirits or the ancestors? What is the relationship between man and spirits? Does man really need to appease the spirits for the sake of peace and success of his life? How does taboo affects man’s spirituality? Employing the methods of analysis and hermeneutics, this study attempts to address the above questions and some spiritual issues alike. Focus is on the Igbo ethnic group, one among the African races.

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