Agwu Nsi (known as Agwo Nsi in the Americas) is the Arusi of divination. [1] The earth is inhabited by Agwu, a spiritual entity that goes beyond a mere force. Agwu possesses intellectual and volitive faculties, exerting significant influence on human affairs.

Jude C. U. Aguwa, Agwu Possession: Belief and Experience in Traditional Igbo Society, Paideuma: Mitteilungen zur Kulturkunde, Bd. 39 (1993), pp. 279-289

Agwu. Also known as Agwusi, Agwu is the Igbo trickster god, similar to the Akan god Ananse and the Yoruba god Esu. It is not known whether any of these deities is male or female. Rather, the trickster is considered capable of being either sex at anytime, even both at …

Jul 27, 2024 · Agwu represents the force within each person that connects them to cosmic consciousness, known in Igbo thought as Etu or Uche Chukwu. In this post, we will explore the nature of Agwu, its role in guiding human and natural forces, and its significance as the keeper of purpose and wisdom in Igbo cosmology. What is Agwu?

Mar 18, 2020 · Not very long ago, the rite of Ịrụ Agwụ in Igbo society and in Ọdịnala generally, was still very well known and understood as a rite for the ritualistic brewing and refinement of intelligence.

Jun 23, 2023 · AGWU is a deity in Igbo Odinala cosmology. He is also known as Agwu-Nsi, which means “Agwu of the earth”. AGWU is associated with healing, divination, and fertility. He is often depicted as an old man with a long white beard, wearing traditional Igbo …

The Agwu is the Igbo patron deity of health and divination, and one of the basic Igbo theological concepts employed to explain good and evil, health and sickness, wealth and poverty, and fortune and misfortune.

The Agwu is the Igbo patron deity of health and divination, and one of the basic Igbo theological concepts employed to explain good and evil, health and sickness, wealth and...

Jul 4, 2024 · Agwu, usually associated with the spirit of divination and fate, and Agwa, meaning character or behavior, together illustrate a fundamental principle: our past actions and character shape our future. In this post, we will explore the intricate relationship between these concepts, suggesting that understanding and refining one's character works ...

Aug 27, 2024 · The story of Nne Agwu’s incarnation among men and her gift of the Afa Ugiri serves as a timeless lesson in the value of wisdom, the dangers of triviality, and the enduring power of the spirit world.