Hello there, I've got a fascinating story to share with you today. When I saw that the HL-w2e3 prompt had been published, I wondered if I should actually tell this story. To be honest, it took me a long time to come to terms with this story because superstitious beliefs seem so strange to me. Second, many people do not appreciate seeing the animal in question, which is yet another roadblock, but I guarantee you that even if the photographs do not appeal to you, simply focus on the amusing tale behind them.
Theme of the edition;
In each culture, there are beliefs that have been passed down through generations, in this era you probably find it difficult to relate to them. But they are still being practiced.
Tell us about it, and if you feel it should be abolished.
The Njaba River is located in the Niger Delta Basin and contributes significantly to the well-known Oguta Lake. Njaba passes through a number of settlements before joining the Urashi River in the Oguta district of Imo state, Nigeria. It comes from a particular rock in the Isu-Njaba Amucha valley. Like a snake, this river flows in a serpentine pattern. Njaba is also regarded as a deity, with the Eke Njaba (Sacred Python) serving as its messenger.
Belief about the sacred python
In the past, it was thought that the Njaba Python's visitation brought a lot of blessings to families. The sight of this Eke Njaba astonished everyone. It was customary to expect the sacred python to appear after a baby was born in the community. Then, when a baby is born, this Eke Njaba circles close to the newborn and won't leave until it is appraised by sprinkling baby powder all over its body. Eke Njaba is held in high regard by the people of Oguta, who regard it as the messenger of the deity Njaba.
What does Killing Eke Njaba Means?
Njaba is known as a deity of benefits rather than a deity of chaos. Killing Eke Njaba is prohibited, and anyone who does so, knowingly or not, will be held responsible for a proper human burial. According to what I've been told, the slayer of Eke Njaba will require not just a decent human burial, but also cleansing and sacrifices to appease Njaba.
Is Eke Njaba Harmful?
The snake, based on my personal experience, is a harmless creature. Eke Njaba, unlike other snakes, does not bite and is not venomous. It is a peaceful snake that will only flee if it is attacked.
Do people still have this belief?
Although the arrival of religion, particularly Christianity, has significantly altered some of these beliefs, this does not imply that they have been eradicated. Many people have moved on with their new views, but some people still want to hold on to their old ones. The truth is that this previous belief is no longer a problem, as the slaughter of the aforementioned sacred Python has increased, forcing them to return to the forest. So, the question of whether or not this belief should be abolished is no longer an issue because the belief has died naturally, but many people still desist from harming the snake.
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