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Encyclopedia > Chukwu

Chukwu is the god of the Igbo, the supreme deity in traditional Igbo mythology. Chukwu is the creator in their pantheon and the Igbo people believe that all things come from Chukwu. Chukwu brings the rains necessary for plants to grow. Everything on earth, heaven and the rest of the spiritual world is under the control of Chukwu. This article discusses the term God in the context of monotheism and henotheism. ... The Igbo or Ibo are one of the largest ethnicities in Africa. ... In the mythology of the Igbo, which is part of their ancient religion, the supreme god is called Chukwu (great spirit); he created the world and everything good in it and is especially associated with rain, trees and other plants. ...


There is no concept of a gender type such as “man” or “woman” associated to the Igbo supreme deity Chukwu, therefore, the Igbo people have no words in Igbo categorizing Chukwu as either man or woman. Colonialism introduced Christianity to the Igbo people but the Igbo view of their creator Chukwu remains unmodified.


The name Chukwu is also used for the Christian God. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Christianity. ...


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