concept   sacred forests
culture   Nigeria
statement   In Nigeria, sacred forests, groves, and trees are spiritually significant and protected through cultural rituals and traditions.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 sacred forests Nigeria Sacred forests are believed to be the dwelling place of deities or ancestral spirits and are managed through specific traditional rituals and taboos. 1
2 sacred groves Nigeria Considered as sacred and protected natural spaces 1
3 sacred trees Nigeria There may be indigenous traditions that revere specific trees, but they are not as prevalent in mainstream religious or spiritual practices. 1