The Significance of the Aponnwa (Blackened Stool) within the Bono (Akan) Sociopolitical and Religious Context

Across cultures, death does not signify the severance of an individual’s ties to their community but rather marks a transition to a revered ancestral presence. This enduring connection between the living and the dead is particularly evident in Akan society, where the black stool (Aponnwa) is a sacre...

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Main Author: Isaac Boaheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Noyam Journals 2025-06-01
Series:Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology
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Online Access:https://noyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MOTBIT2025743.pdf
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