THE PRACTICE OF POLYTHEISTIC RELIGION AMONG THE KADARA PEOPLE OF ADUNU

Student: Abigail Pada Solomon
Supervisor: Dr Mohammed Sallahu Lawal
HOD: Dr Sheshi Sidi Tinau
Department of History & International Studies
Education
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State

Abstract

The work examines the practices of polytheistic religion among the Kadara people of Adunu. It covers the various religious beliefs and practices among the Kadara people before the advent of modern religions such as Islam and Christianity. The research was able to ascertain that the Kadara people are polytheistic in nature and indulge in the worship of various gods including deities, ancestors, spirits, magic and medicine. It also covers the relationship between the new converts and the traditional worshippers. The findings showed that the Kadara people of Adunu have been polytheistic in nature since time immemorial till present date.

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