1. Traditional African Religions
Claire Wilfong & Anjhely Gonzalez

2. Origins Come from Bantu-speaking people
Originate from Nguni Groups: Zulu and Xhosa
Based on oral traditions, basic views, myths and tales
Elders are final authority and wisest
No real knowledge of when.

3. Five Beliefs Divinities Magic Traditional medicine
Humanity harmonizes with nature
Deities

4. What is it Most of them are ethnic religions
Some are hierarchical but other aren’t
The elders are usually the “leaders” in african religions

5. Chart of African Religions Belief Practices

6. Sacred Places The kingdom of Nri An ancient city
Located in modern day Nigeria
The Point of Sangomar
Where the pangool (ancient saints and ancestral spirits)

7. Views of Birth and Death
Most believe there life after death they believe that they will travel to another realm. Death is believed to be the beginning to a deeper relationship with all creation.
Birth is believed to be a blessing for a family. The baby doesn’t really exist until the baby is named. In the Akan traditions, after a baby a named, a goat is slaughtered and given to the family as a gift of appreciation to their ancestors.

8. Traditional Religion Map
Major Religion V.S.
Traditional Religion Map

9. Distribution Today

11. Citation http://www.deathreference.com/A-Bi/African-Religions.html
"Death and Dying." African Religions. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Dec
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"Birth." RITES OF PASSAGE IN AFRICA. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Dec <