- The Philosophical Concepts in Yoruba Beliefs
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Duality and Balance:
- Life is seen as a balance between opposing forces, such as good and evil, light and dark, male and female.
- Maintaining balance is essential for harmony.
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Interconnectedness:
- The physical, spiritual, and ancestral worlds are deeply interconnected, and actions in one realm affect the others.
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The Continuity of Life:
- Life is cyclical, and the concept of reincarnation (Àtúnwá) emphasizes the ongoing relationship between ancestors and descendants.