The ontology of Nkwu-elu and its relevance in Igbo African socio-cultural society and beyond

Nkwu Elu, which literarily translates ‘Up-wine’, is a specie of Palm wine, and most popular of the traditional palm-wine among Igbo Africans. Its popularity is not fortuitous. It is often harvested from up; hence the name Nkwu Elu - Up-wine. ‘Up’, in this context, means ‘above the terrestrial surfac...

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Authors: Onuegbu, Festus C. (Author) ; Obiajulu, , Mulumba (Author) ; Nnajiofor, Osita (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univ. [2015]
In: Journal of religion and human relations
Year: 2015, Volume: 7, Issue: 1, Pages: 110-118
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Ibo (People) / Social culture / Palm wine / Transcendence
RelBib Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
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