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Describe four rituals performed during the birth of a child in Traditional African Community.

Describe four rituals performed during the birth of a child in Traditional African Community.

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-They shaved the hair of the child to indicate acceptance of the new born child.
-Some communities has a way of announcing the sex of a child like the Agikuyu used five
ululations for the birth of a baby boy and four for a baby girl.
-Placenta and umbilical cord is disposed off ceremoniously, for example it was thrown into
a running stream / river, drying and keeping it or burying in the farms to ensure that woman’s
womb remain fertile.
-Purification which involved washing the child by a medicineman to protect the child from evils.
-Giving charms and amulets to wear to protect them against witchcraft/evil eyes or bad luck.
-Heavy feasting and great rejoicing to welcome the child.
monica20 answered the question on October 14, 2017 at 10:20

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