20 Questions
Who are the participants in the ritual performed on Fertile Thursday?
The Chief, the Chief's Elders, the Queen-Mother, the Priests of Ntoa, and the Priests' Attendants
What is used to bar the space between the wall and the thatched roof of Ntoa's shrine?
Palm fronds
What is the significance of hitting eggs on the god during the ritual?
It signifies a foreboding for the one offering the eggs
What action signifies that Ntoa has gone in during the ritual?
Ceremonially opening the doors of Ntoa's shrine
What is the significance of the APOↃ festival to the Wenchii people?
It celebrates the end-of-year retreat of Ntoa.
What is used by Ntoa to execute criminals and enemies of Wench?
Nkotobaa
What is the connection between Ntoa and the Wenchii stool?
Ntoa is a guardian of the Wenchii stool.
What is the significance of FO-YAWOↃ or “Fertile Thursday” in the traditional calendar?
It is a day chosen by Dorbo as acceptable to Ntoa.
What role do the priests, executioners, chief, queen-mother, and elders play in the APOↃ festival?
They consult Dorbo to determine the acceptability of the chosen day to Ntoa.
What does the phrase 'NTOA KↃ DAN MU' refer to in the context of the APOↃ festival?
The purification process undergone by Ntoa during the festival.
What is the significance of Dorbo in the APOↃ festival?
He is responsible for preparing the purification ritual for Ntoa
What is the role of the queen-mother in the APOↃ festival?
She consults with Dorbo to ensure the festival day is acceptable to Ntoa
What does the phrase 'NTOA KↃ DAN MU' refer to in the context of the APOↃ festival?
The end-of-year retreat Ntoa undergoes to prepare for purification
What is the connection between Ntoa and the Wenchii stool?
The stool is where Ntoa undergoes purification during the APOↃ festival
What is the significance of FO-YAWOↃ or “Fertile Thursday” in the traditional calendar?
It signifies the beginning of purification rituals for Ntoa
What is the significance of hitting the ground three times with the NKOTOBAA during the APOↃ festival?
To invoke the spirit of the royal ancestors of the chief and queen-mother
What is the purpose of barring the space between the wall and the thatched roof of Ntoa's shrine during the ritual on Fertile Thursday?
To keep light out of Ntoa's shrine
Who is allowed to enter Ntoa's shrine to perform the rites during the APOↃ festival?
The priests and executioners
What does it signify if one or both eggs offered by the chief, queen-mother, and elders do not break during the APOↃ festival?
A foreboding for the offerer
What is the purpose of placing a ban on drumming and dancing during the APOↃ festival?
To honor Ntoa and maintain solemnity
Explore the mythology and beliefs of the Wenchi people, particularly their tutelar spirit Ntoa and the ancestral connection to the founding of the Wenchi state. This quiz delves into the rich cultural heritage and spiritual foundation of the Wenchi people.
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