Author : Dr (mrs) jumoke oloidi
Keyword : Emergence, abolition, adoro, mystery, goddess, pre-colonial, colonial, post-colonial
Subject : Arts and humanities
Article Type : Original article (research)
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Abstract : Humans alleged that real life is in close contact with sacred powers, and these sacred powers are often encountered in the form of divine beings. The ways in which the divine beings are imagined and experienced depend on the cultural context of a particular community. Such divine beings is goddesses. A goddess is a female deity worshipped by people who believe it controls or exerts force over some aspect of the world. A goddess can be generous and supportive, and also devastating and destructive. A goddess rules over destiny, nature, justice, and need to be recognized and worshipped as a powerful being. A goddess can also be perceived as a feminine expression of the divine, which is Mother Nature and the elements of creation. Thus, human beings must respect the powers above them that cannot be controlled. This paper therefore explores the emergence, deeds and abolition of Adoro, the mysterious goddess of Alor-Uno Nsukka. It takes through the pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial era in Nigeria. The paper uses historical, qualitative and quantitative approaches to achieve its aim.
Article by : Jumoke Oloidi
Article add date : 2020-07-14
How to cite : Dr (mrs) jumoke oloidi. (2020-July-14). Emergence and abolition of adoro the mysterious goddess of alor-uno (nsukka) enugu state of nigeria, 1957 - 1995. retrieved from https://www.openacessjournal.com/abstract/29