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THE INCARNATE BEING PHENOMENON AMONG THE IGALA OF KOGI STATE: THE SOCIO-CULTURAL CONTEXT OF WOMEN EXEMPTION FROM PARTICIPATION
Published 2025-07-16
Keywords
- Incarnate being,
- Igala,
- gender exclusion,
- traditional religion,
- feminism
- ritual purity,
- cultural transformation ...More
How to Cite
Adofu, S. O. (2025). THE INCARNATE BEING PHENOMENON AMONG THE IGALA OF KOGI STATE: THE SOCIO-CULTURAL CONTEXT OF WOMEN EXEMPTION FROM PARTICIPATION. American Journal of Arts and Communication, 10(4), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15980511
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Abstract
This study explored the phenomenon of the incarnate being among the Igala of Kogi State, Nigeria, focusing on the cultural and religious dynamics that lead to the exclusion of women from participating in such spiritual roles. Through a multidisciplinary approach that includes ethnographic fieldwork, cultural analysis, and feminist theory, the paper critically examines the intersections of tradition, gender, and modernity. The study also investigated the shifts in perception and practice in contemporary Igala society, highlighting the need for more inclusive reinterpretations of cultural heritage
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