Anyanwu: The Igbo Sun Deity And Ben Enwonwu’s Sculpture
Anyanwu is the sun spirit, or Alusi, in Igbo cosmology. It is seen as Chukwu’s visible light and royal messenger, not the Supreme Creator. Anyanwu carries the qualities of sunlight,
Anyanwu is the sun spirit, or Alusi, in Igbo cosmology. It is seen as Chukwu’s visible light and royal messenger, not the Supreme Creator. Anyanwu carries the qualities of sunlight,
Amadioha is the Igbo God of Thunder and Justice (Alusi). This Divine Authority is the top judge in Odinani, the traditional Igbo religion. It upholds laws set by Ani, the
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