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| Title: | Ominigbon divination |
| Author: | Emovon, Aminu |
| Year: | 1984 |
| Periodical: | Nigeria Magazine |
| Issue: | 151 |
| Pages: | 1-9 |
| Language: | English |
| Geographic term: | Nigeria |
| Subjects: | divination Edo |
| Abstract: | The aim of this paper is to present one of those 'simpler methods of using strings with objects attached' for purpose of divination, as practised by Edo (Bini) people of Bendel State of Nigeria. The sometimes call it Ominigbon and sometimes Ogwega depending on place and emphasis. More and more Edo (Bini) people today, christians and non-christians alike, seek the help of divination priests before they decide on any matter of importance. - Ill., notes, phot., ref. |