LITERARY ANALYSIS ON SUPERSTITIOUS BELIEFS AMONG THE EAST BURA PEOPLE OF HAWUL LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA IN BORNO STATE

ABSTRACT The research, is an integral part of human culture and society, influencing people's beliefs, behaviors, and interactions. The East Bura people of Hawul Local Government Area, Borno State. Despite their rich cultural heritage, the East Bura people's superstitious beliefs have been largely unexplored in literary scholarship. This project aims to fill this knowledge gap by conducting a literary analysis of superstitious beliefs among the East Bura people. Through a critical examination of oral traditions, folklore, and literary works, this study will explore the nature, significance, and impact of superstition on the East Bura people's daily lives, social relationships, and cultural practices. By investigating the literary aspects of superstitious beliefs among the East Bura people, this project seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex intersections between culture, superstition, and literature in Nigeria. This project is a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of superstition among the East Bura people, shedding light on the complex ways in which superstition shapes their daily lives, social relationships, and cultural practices. The study's findings provide insights into the literary aspects of superstition in East Bura oral traditions, folklore, and literary works.