An investigation into the ancient Egyptian cultural influences on the Yorubas of Nigeria
Author(s)
Jock M. AgaiKeywords
archaeological evidenceearly humans
Etruscan
Oduduwa
Yorubaland
The Bible
BS1-2970
Philosophy. Psychology. Religion
B
DOAJ:The Bible
DOAJ:Religion
DOAJ:Philosophy and Religion
Practical Theology
BV1-5099
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There are many cultural practices that connect ancient Egyptians to the Yorubas and the new interpretation of the Oduduwa legend suggests that the Yorubas have originated or are influenced mainly by the Egyptians. The attestation of Egypt as the main influencer of the Yoruba culture made Egypt significant in the study of the history of the Yoruba people. Some writers are beginning to think that the ancient Egyptians were responsible for introducing and spreading many cultures amongst the Yorubas. As more Yorubas are tracing their origins and the origins of their culture to ancient Egypt, this research investigates whether the Egyptians were the originators and the main spreaders of the afterlife culture in Yorubaland.Date
2013-07-01Type
ArticleIdentifier
oai:doaj.org/article:1c31eacebaa249acb855b171463f3cf310.4102/hts.v69i1.1919
0259-9422
2072-8050
https://doaj.org/article/1c31eacebaa249acb855b171463f3cf3