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Give ways in which the placenta and umbilical cord were disposed in traditional African communities

Give ways in which the placenta and umbilical cord were disposed in traditional African communities

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Faith
In some communities, the placenta and umbilical cord were thrown into a running river or stream to meet the ancestors
In other communities, they were buried near the homestead or an uncultivated field near the homestead to ensure fertility.
They were dried for use in rituals later such as for making medicine and charms.
In some communities, they were hanged in the house to symbolize continuity in the family
Faimus answered the question on December 17, 2017 at 16:04

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