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The Four Market Days with the Senses, Elements, and Fingers They’re Linked to in Igbo Cosmology
In Igbo cosmology, the four market days, Eke, Orie, Afo, and Nkwo, are cosmic principles woven into the human body through the senses, the elements, and the fingers. This teaching explores that connection in details, and how together, these correspondences reveal the harmony of cosmos and person, teaching that every act of perception is an echo of the eternal rhythm of creation.
What is Otunsi?
Otunsi is a sacred spiritual instrument used by Nri priests in Igbo tradition to remove abominations and restore purity to the land. Given by Chukwu Okike to the ancient ancestors known as Ndi Egede, Otunsi carries the divine authority to cleanse the land and its people whenever spiritual pollution occurs. It remains a powerful symbol of healing, balance, and sacred responsibility in Igbo culture.
