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Africa has an immense variety of religions which are based on oral histories and folk remedies. Some have syncretic elements of Islam and/or Christianity. To read about Traditional African Religions, including some names, please see the Related question below.
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When was voodoo founded?
Voodoo was never founded. It is an amalgamation of practices mixed and matched between very different religions including traditional African/West Indies tribal beliefs, Catholicism and others. It is not a single set of beliefs and practices with a founder like you find with Christianity or any formal religion.
What are African tribal masks made from?
the African headdress
What are Africans religions?
Answer Christianity and Islam There are several African religions. Christianity and Islam did not originate in Africa it was brought by settlers from the north east. You have religion of yoruba people in nigeria some call ifa or orisha tradion, and the akan in Ghana. These religions are oral traditions passed on from the beginning of time. It is a monotheistic belief based around worshipping the source of creation represented and manifested in everything in and around us. These religions or spiritualities believe in reincarnation and work closely with their ancestors with the belief that time is linear and that the past present and future is all now in the same time and space.
What is the African tribal structure?
African tribal structure is characterized by a decentralized organization, often consisting of clans or extended families led by elders or chiefs. Each tribe typically has its own customs, languages, and governance systems, which can include councils of elders or traditional leaders. Social roles are often defined by age, gender, and lineage, with a strong emphasis on community and kinship ties. Additionally, tribal structures may incorporate spiritual beliefs and practices that influence social and political life.
What group of people served in the African tribal assembly?
I've never heard of an African Tribal Assembly . There are over 7,000 tribes across Africa and they all have different kinds gatherings and events you could call assemblies. Each would br according to their individual tribal customs.
What is the difference between Africa's Traditional religions and Christianity and Islam?
Christianity and Islam both believe in the same, single God and were imported from outside Africa. Traditional African Tribal religions were typically shamanistic.
How are African traditional religions responding to politics?
positively
What are the religions in Ashanti?
Christianity, Islam, and Traditional African religions are practiced by the Ashanti ethnic group.
What is Puerto Ricans religions?
Catholics, Santeria, African Traditional Religions and a very small number of Muslims.
What is the name broadly applied to all traditional African religions?
Animism.
What is the religion of Zimbabwe?
Majority Christian, followed by Islam and traditional African religions.
What percent of the Songhay people followed traditional African religions?
Around 97%.
What is the word that best describes traditional African religions?
Shamanism is probably what you are looking for.
What is one thing that all traditional African religions celebrate?
The harvest of crops.
Who is the founder of african traditional religion?
Traditional African religion is known as Paganism which is a collective name for all 'nature religions'. There is no sole founder of this religion.
What effect did Christian missionaries had on Traditional African religions?
Christian Missionaries had little success with converting Africa to Christianity, but the African people often mixed Christianity with their native religions, forming syncretic brands of both religions.
What can tribalreligions teach you?
tribal religions can teach you about other religions
