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.

Oct 25, 2024 · Agwu Nsi is the god of health and divination, playing a vital role in the spiritual and physical well-being of the Igbo people. Agwu is central to understanding concepts like good and evil, sickness and health, and wealth and poverty.

Nov 29, 2019 · 4) Agwu Nsi: This is the god of health and divination. This god is one of the basic theological concepts used to explain good and evil, health and sickness, poverty, and wealth in Igbo...

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

Agwu Nsi is the Igbo patron deity of health and divination and is related to insanity, confusion, and unusual human behaviour which is linked to possession of Agwu by the diviner. [68] [71] [74] [75] Agwu can be manifested by other alusi so that there could be images of a divination Ikenga or Ikenga Agwu for instance. [71]

Mar 18, 2020 · In very ancient times, the Agwụ divine trinity stood for the sacred triad principle of knowledge, devoted and wisdom. These were called the three psychic forces whose soul-borne internal crystallization is known to birth the true spiritual light of illumination or enlightenment.

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?

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 Igbo believe that it is children who perpetuate the tribe, and in order to do so children are expected to continue Igbo tradition and ways. Parts of Igbo divinities is Agwu, the alusi of health and divination. Agwu is a concept used by the Igbo to explain and understand: good and evil, health and sickness, fortune and misfortune. [2]

Agwu Nsi is the Igbo god of the healing arts. He taught humans how to make medicine from herbs and plants according to stories after he stole them from Ala Mmuo and brought them to the world of the living.