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Great Benin; its customs, art and horrors (1903)

Roth, H. Ling (Henry Ling), 1854-1925 · Halifax, Eng., F. King & Sons, ltd. · leaf 63

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Godwho has created heaven and earth, and still rules, they think it of no use to adorehim, as he is not bad, but good; so they try rather to satisfy the devil with sacrifices,because he always treats them badly.^ They call God Orisa,^ and the white one(den ivitte Owiovisa) i.e., Gods child. They…

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