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What were the religious functions of Orkoiyot among the Nandi?

Explain five religious functions of Orkoiyot among the Nandi.

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1. He was the chief medicine man

2. Presided over religious functions e.g. offering sacrifices to God

3. Advised and blessed the warriors before they went to war

4. Could foretell the future e.g. calamities

5. Had the ability to make rain through communicating with tribal ancestral spirits

6. Usually consulted when the Nandi felt their ancestors were unhappy to assist in forestalling their anger in unleashing diseases and drought upon them

johnmulu answered the question on January 30, 2017 at 05:19

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