Points of Focus in West African Religion 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? HistoryRoots of African-American ReligionUniversityNone Created by: louisemellerCreated on: 14-05-17 01:21 Created/controlled universe. Associated with sky Supreme Being 1 of 9 Mediators between man and God Lesser Gods 2 of 9 E.g. Minkisi. Could harm or cure Spirits 3 of 9 Aimed at spirits wielding unlimited power over lives of man Ancestor worship 4 of 9 If done improperly, it could interfere with entrance into spirit world Funeral rites 5 of 9 Related to medicine, root doctors, and charms Magic 6 of 9 Conducted ceremonies Priests 7 of 9 Initiated after training Devotees 8 of 9 e.g. dancing, drumming, singing Rituals 9 of 9
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