Nri-Igbo

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Nri is an

to the west. Today, Nri claims to be the heart and origin of the Igbos, but it is historically dated that Igbo Ukwu, formally known as Igbo, and Igbo Nkwo is the true origin and beginning of the Igbos.

History

The Nri clan existed from as far back as the 9th century. Nri (the founder of Nri clan) and Aguleri were two of the sons of

. Nri was said to have inherited spiritual powers from his father. The Nri people belong to the Umueri clans who trace their origins to Eri.

Mythological Origin

In the Nri mythology, Nri sent by Chukwu to make peace (settle disputes and cleanse abominations) and provide Igbo people food (yam and cocoyam).

Sources

• Elizabeth Isichei, African before 1800 (London: Longman, 1984).
• Elizabeth Isichei, A History of the Igbo People (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 1976).
• Chikodi Anunobi, Nri Warriors of Peace (Zenith Publishers, January 2006)
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