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Periodical article Periodical article Leiden University catalogue Leiden University catalogue WorldCat catalogue WorldCat
Title:Divinity and Man in African Names (Case Study of Igbo Names)
Author:Ikenga-Metuh, Emefie
Year:1982
Periodical:Africana Marburgensia
Volume:15
Issue:2
Pages:17-30
Language:English
Geographic term:Nigeria
Subjects:African religions
deities
Igbo
personal names
Peoples of Africa (Ethnic Groups)
Abstract:Detailed study of Igbo traditional personal names which reflect the relationship between Divinity and Man. Through Igbo names the nature and attributes of the Supreme Being and his relationship with man can be obtained. These names are discussed under two broad headings: 1) names which define the intrinsic nature and attributes of Divinity; 2) names which define the relationship between Divinity and man. Notes, sum. in French.
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