Roles performed by ancestors in Traditional African communities.

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anonymous · Answer 1 · 2021-07-13T11:49:48+0000

The ancestors acted as mediators/intercessors between the living and God
Ancestors monitor, oversee what is happening in the community
They bring punishment to wrong doers/blessings to the righteous
Ancestors give instructions/directions on what should be done by members of the community
They rebuke/give a warning of the coming punishment for wrong doers
Ancestors give guidance on how rituals should be conducted
They safeguard traditions/ethics in their community
Through the ancestors, the living have sense of belonging/identity
Ancestors welcome the dead to the spiritual world
They avert the consequences of curses from the community members
Ancestors provide a reservoir of people’s names