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Give seven rituals associated with naming in traditional communities

Give seven rituals associated with naming in traditional communities

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joseph
Give seven rituals associated with naming in traditional communities

1. Singing to the child bring named
2. Dancing for and around the child
3. Shaving of the parent hair -
4. Sacrifice of a “clean” animal for most communities
5. Praying for child while facing the mountain – kikuyu community
6. Community spiritual leader pray for child – kamba community
7. Naming the child in relation to places and occurrences for example raining (nyambura) where they
are born
8. Offering sacrifice for the child
9. Dedication to the ancestors the child to be protected from bad spirits or omens
joseph rimiru answered the question on September 28, 2017 at 10:43

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