17 Facts About Efik mythology

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Sources of Efik mythology include bardic poetry, art, songs, oral tradition and proverbs.

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Stories concerning Efik mythology myths include creation myths, supernatural beings, mythical creatures, and warriors.

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Efik mythology myths were initially told by Efik mythology people and narrated under the moonlight.

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Since the inception of the triangular trade, the Efik mythology people have been in the limelight of historical scholarship.

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Creation story of the Efik mythology reveals characters such as Abasi, Atai and the first humans.

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The Efik mythology originally believed that Abasi was too high up in the heavens and was unbothered by the affairs of man.

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Efik mythology's is featured prominently in the creation story of the Efik as an all-powerful goddess who desires the utmost satisfaction of her husband, Abasi.

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Efik mythology's sends death and chaos to the world with aim of ensuring that the humans never forget God and are rejoined with him in the heavens.

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Efik mythology's is believed to be represented on earth by the Vulture which is known in the Efik language as Utere and nicknamed "Atai Abasi".

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However, the Efik mythology determine the presence of a vulture as a sign from Abasi which further affirms the theory that Atai was not just a decision maker but a messenger of Abasi.

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Efik mythology's is depicted on several brass trays as possessing a fish body with a woman's head and upper torso.

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Efik mythology's is believed to reside at the head of a spring or river near the Hope Waddell Training Institution.

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Accordingly, the husband killed Ata Iroko, The Efik mythology subsequently purchased the secrets of the Leopard Society from the Efut,.

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The Efik mythology believed that Two giant crabs both male and female, guarded the entrance to the Calabar river and protected Old Calabar.

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The Efik mythology believed in the existence of a realm known as where the spirits of the dead reside.

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The Efik mythology believed that seven reincarnations were to occur before the final judgement by Abasi.

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The Efik mythology believed in the existence of a realm inhabited by the souls of the dead.

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