THE IGBO CONCEPT OF CHI: THE DESTINY SPIRIT: .

Secondly, it appears to be a universal concept. Most, if not every race, has a counterpart of Chi, which readily suggests itself whenever the Igbo concept of Chi is expressed. For example, it has been likened to the Egyptian Ka, which is regarded as the image or genius of a person, an ancestral aspe...

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Published in:Journal of Dharma
Main Author: Emegbara, Nkem L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Dharmaram College 1998
In: Journal of Dharma
Year: 1998, Volume: 23, Issue: 3, Pages: 399-405
Further subjects:B CHI
B IGBO
B DESTINY
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Summary:Secondly, it appears to be a universal concept. Most, if not every race, has a counterpart of Chi, which readily suggests itself whenever the Igbo concept of Chi is expressed. For example, it has been likened to the Egyptian Ka, which is regarded as the image or genius of a person, an ancestral aspect, which acts as a guide and protector of people during their lifetime'. It has also been likened to the Hebrew ruach which the Hebrews believed would enable the anointed servant to fulfil his destiny.
ISSN:0253-7222
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of Dharma