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Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by Ebyce(f): 11:15am On Jul 08, 2013 |
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Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by PAGAN9JA(m): 11:17am On Jul 08, 2013 |
^i pray you will be here.. [img]http://2.bp..com/_ckBlasgNSzg/Sc_zkcefOaI/AAAAAAAALr8/B8w_p-Gi8Oo/s400/Snake+Bed.jpg[/img] 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by PAGAN9JA(m): 11:29am On Jul 08, 2013 |
Ala is a goddess of the Ibo, African people of eastern Nigeria. The daughter of the great god Chukwu, she is the Mother Goddess of the Earth, ruler of the Underworld, guardian of the harvest, and Goddess of fertility for both people and animals. According to Ibo beliefs, Ala makes a child grow within its mother's womb. She remains near and watches over the child as the child grows into an adult. Later when the individual dies, Ala receives him or her into her womb, known as the pocket of Ala. The goddess is also a lawgiver who shows people how to live a good life. Her laws emphasize moral values such as honesty. Throughout the Ibo region, Ala is worshiped in large square houses with open sides. These structures, called Mbari, contain life-sized mud figures of the goddess painted in bright colors. Usually, Ala is surrounded by sculptures representing other deities, animals, and humans. According to Ibo religion, Ala sends a sign such as a snake or a bee's nest to tell her priests where to build a Mbari. Groups of men and women work together to assemble and decorate the structure. Construction can take years and is considered a sacred act. However, once built, the Mbari houses are left alone to decay For this reason, new houses must continually be produced, which ensures that the Mbari tradition will be carried on by younger members of the group. Read more: http://www.mythencyclopedia.com/A-Am/Ala.html#ixzz2YRspQ0ug |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by tosine25: 11:31am On Jul 08, 2013 |
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Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by banmaster(m): 11:44am On Jul 08, 2013 |
I just remembered my days in Ebonyi, 135, Ezamgbo amudo... NYSC sweet oo |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by ikennaya100(m): 11:57am On Jul 08, 2013 |
The green snake (Aka nwogo) is worshipped nd respected by non christains. it is not poisonous and is found both on trees nd in or around builds. if killed mistakenly, it is buried like a human being. every community like okposi has what they worship; lizard, tortoise, monkeys, rodents etc.The green signifies that okposi ls endowed with a lot cultural heritage, minerals like salt, uranium etc nd agricultural products. |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by achi4u(m): 12:12pm On Jul 08, 2013 |
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Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by achi4u(m): 12:13pm On Jul 08, 2013 |
ban master: I just remembered my days in Ebonyi, 135, Ezamgbo amudo... NYSC sweet ooAny tori to yarn cos na our area b that? |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by babe2011(f): 12:24pm On Jul 08, 2013 |
I serve in okposi ohaozara too they told us to just sprinkle water on it when we see one as a newcomer that it will go itself it part of their tradition there.it scaring thou |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by waledud(m): 12:37pm On Jul 08, 2013 |
Very true. I also served in okposi and I have a most vivid recollection of how those people use to rever and pay homage to these creatures whenever they approach. They are all over the place and I believe that a combination of the importance accorded them plus some evolutionary machination must have made these reptile achieve the level of domesticity that they enjoy. I mean they are as domestic as lizards. Before my service year I use to shudder to think of the idea of coming face to face with a snake but as at the time I was leaving okposi I tell you I would sit on an arm-chair in front of my house, sipping palmie, while a horde of snakes stride gingerly along the verandah. 2 Likes |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by NEROSKY(m): 3:30pm On Jul 08, 2013 |
peppy luv: Does throwing away custom make them civilized?is being religious civilization Believe me, U no sabi anytin |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by Kodo19: 6:20am On Jul 09, 2013 |
Dat snake is nt dangerous,i have stayd dia 4 upto 4yrs. |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by 123gist(m): 7:08am On Jan 02, 2014 |
Cityofdavid: When my NYSC call up letter requested me to report at Ebonyi state, I leaped for joy because I wasn't posted to the North where the activities of the Boko Haram insurgents were rampant. I once thought that the only thing worthy of dread was the Boko Haram sect, but it has occurred to me that Boko Haram is just one of the many unsualiness in parts of Nigeria. The most memorable moment during my odyssey to Ebonyi state from Lagos was the point when my vehicle crossed the river Niger which borders Delta State and Anambra State. The memories of Chinua Achebe's novel "Chike and the River" nostagically swept accross my mind like erosion on Benin roads. I recalled how the adventurous Chike crossed the Niger and providentially emerged a hero following his effort in helping the police to nab the leader of a notorious gang of robbers. But unlike Chike who crossed the Niger out of cheer curiousity, I crossed the river Niger for the first time in the quest of serving my fatherland. While on the Niger bridge, it became instinctive that I'd encounter things (fair and foul) that would be worthy of documentation. One of such things has created in me an uncontrollably drive which has forced me to commit my pen to paper. Good day Nairalanders........ Please I was given an assignment to get a write-up on the burial ceremony of the people of okposi before 1960............. Please who is going to help me? |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by Sunnidinho: 9:37pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
Also, in uli, ihiala LG, Anambra state where i served,they dont kill python (eke) bt they kill green snake which they said is poisonous. |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by skimena: 6:28am On Jun 30, 2020 |
Finally I read your article on nairaland. good one bro. Just remembering those days in okposi with ismaeela, Yusuf dickson joy edjeba and my rugged self d solistic solo in okposi development center. |
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