culture   Yoruba culture
14 commonsense assertions
Concepts (14) • proverbs (1) • family structure (1) • color red (1) • creation story (1) • dance (1) • divination practices (1) • head covering (1) • livestock ownership (1) • marriage customs (1) • mask making (1) • masquerade (1) • ritual music and dance (1) • wedding attire (1) • yam (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 proverbs Yoruba culture Yoruba culture highly values proverbs as a means of conveying wisdom and values. 3
2 family structure Yoruba culture Extended family is crucial for child rearing and support in Yoruba culture. 2
3 color red Yoruba culture In Yoruba culture, the color red symbolizes a problematic situation or difficulty. 1
4 creation story Yoruba culture In Yoruba culture, the creation story involves the supreme god Olodumare sending Orishas to create the world and human beings. 1
5 dance Yoruba culture Yoruba dance incorporates traditional movements and reflects cultural stories and rituals. 1
6 divination practices Yoruba culture In Yoruba culture, divination practices, such as reading cowrie shells and tarot cards, are used to communicate with spirits and seek guidance. 1
7 head covering Yoruba culture In Yoruba culture, Gele is a important head covering worn by women for special occasions and ceremonies. 1
8 livestock ownership Yoruba culture In Yoruba culture, goat ownership symbolizes self-sufficiency, social status, and holds significant importance in cultural rituals and celebrations. 1
9 marriage customs Yoruba culture In Yoruba culture, dowry is a significant aspect of marriage customs, with the groom's family giving gifts and money to the bride's family. 1
10 mask making Yoruba culture Mask making is an integral part of Yoruba religious and cultural practices, with the masks symbolizing deities, ancestors, and spiritual forces. 1
11 masquerade Yoruba culture Masquerades play a significant role in traditional Yoruba festivals and ceremonies, with cultural and symbolic importance. 1
12 ritual music and dance Yoruba culture Yoruba culture utilizes music and dance in rituals to invoke spirits, express emotions, and connect with the spiritual world. 1
13 wedding attire Yoruba culture In Yoruba culture, women often wear Gele headgear as part of traditional wedding attire. 1
14 yam Yoruba culture The yam is a staple food with cultural significance in Yoruba culture. 1