Esie Soapstone is a culture that flourished in Kwara state North of Ile –Ife. In Esie there are over one thousand soapstone figures – representing human being, ancestors – beaded, bearded, seated and wearing a great variety of head – dresses and hair – styles. Today, they have become a centre of local religious reverence and worship which is climaxed by an annual festival which takes place in April of the Christian calendar.
During this period, sacrifices are made; prayers are offered at the original temple.
These stone images form the subject of various local myths – one of which asserts that they were humans turned to stone by divine punishment.
It is however explained scientifically that they were made of stone locally quarried and carved. They represent a civilization which had declined before the present political cultures were formed in the area. It is however believed that, these stone images are well above 200 years of age.
During this period, sacrifices are made; prayers are offered at the original temple.
These stone images form the subject of various local myths – one of which asserts that they were humans turned to stone by divine punishment.
It is however explained scientifically that they were made of stone locally quarried and carved. They represent a civilization which had declined before the present political cultures were formed in the area. It is however believed that, these stone images are well above 200 years of age.
The truth is you don't know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed. See the link below for more info.
ReplyDelete#nothing
www.ufgop.org