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"Liberian religious culture is characterised by a predisposition towards secrecy (encapsulated in the concept of ifa mo - "do not speak it") and an ingrained belief in the intervention of mysterious forces in human affairs". [6] "Both elite and non-elite Liberians usually attribute events to the activities of secret powers and forces". [7]
"Liberian religious culture is characterised by a predisposition towards secrecy (encapsulated in the concept of ifa mo - "do not speak it") and an ingrained belief in the intervention of mysterious forces in human affairs". [13] "Both elite and non-elite Liberians usually attribute events to the activities of secret powers and forces". [14]
Cultural organizations based in Liberia (3 C) R. Religion in Liberia (8 C, 4 P) S. Surnames of Liberian origin (7 P) W. Works about Liberia (2 C)
Liberia's main northwestern boundary is traversed by the Mano River while its southeast limits are bounded by the Cavalla River. [77] Liberia's three largest rivers are St. Paul exiting near Monrovia, the river St. John at Buchanan, and the Cestos River, all of which flow into the Atlantic. The Cavalla is the longest river in the nation at 320 ...
Americo-Liberian culture is a blend of the African-American and Caribbean cultures brought to Liberia by the various American, Recaptive, and West Indian settlers and is exhibited by the language, social norms, and architectural style of the Americo-Liberians. [citation needed]
Liberia religion-related lists (1 C, 1 P) C. Christianity in Liberia (6 C, 1 P) E. Religious education in Liberia (1 C) I. Islam in Liberia (1 C, 2 P) L.
In Culture and Customs of Liberia (2006) by Ayodeji Olukoju, the place of the Poro society in Liberian life is examined."Liberian religious culture is characterised by a predisposition towards secrecy (encapsulated in the concept of ifa mo - "do not speak it") and an ingrained belief in the intervention of mysterious forces in human affairs". [4] "
At the time, the African slave trade was becoming more prominent within Liberia. Some Kru subgroups were sold into slavery by their neighbours, but it was more common for the Krahn and other coastal peoples in Liberia to serve as local traders, brokering deals within the Western slave market. Many Kru committed suicide rather than face enslavement.