Agwu
Igbo · deity · primordial · Recorded classification
Patron deity of divination, health and the dibia; principle of life's dualities.
Parentage
- parent: Chukwu
Domains
- divination
- health healing
- chaos disorder
Powers
- Possess and inspire the diviner-healer
- Afflict with madness or confusion when neglected
Relations
- sibling: AlaFull sibling — shares the same attested parentage (Chukwu) per the figures' cited genealogy.
- sibling: AmadiohaFull sibling — shares the same attested parentage (Chukwu) per the figures' cited genealogy.
- sibling: AnyanwuFull sibling — shares the same attested parentage (Chukwu) per the figures' cited genealogy.
- sibling: IdemiliFull sibling — shares the same attested parentage (Chukwu) per the figures' cited genealogy.
- sibling: IgweFull sibling — shares the same attested parentage (Chukwu) per the figures' cited genealogy.
Sources
- existence: Aguwa, The Agwu Deity in Igbo Religion (1995) (secondary)