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Periodical article | Leiden University catalogue | WorldCat |
Title: | Nature and symbolism in six sacred dirges |
Author: | Ifie, J.E. |
Year: | 1982 |
Periodical: | Orita: Ibadan Journal of Religious Studies |
Volume: | 14 |
Issue: | 2 |
Pages: | 140-153 |
Language: | English |
Geographic term: | Nigeria |
Subjects: | Ezon mourning songs (form) |
Abstract: | The six sacred dirges presented and analysed here were recorded by the author in 1977 in the Toru Apelebiri community, in the Kumbuowei district (Bendel State, Nigeria). These dirges are esoteric and are usually sung by specialist singers. They are not sung anyhow and anywhere. They are highly restricted to the gbiniki second burial ceremony and to the owu (masquerade) festival which formerly took place at that time of year when crops, especially, yams, were harvested. The interpretation of these dirges brings to light some aspects of the philosophy of life of the Ezon. Notes. |