So what is the African worldview? To start, it is a collection of ideas, traditions, and beliefs that all contribute to a unique understanding of the world in how it functions and …show more content…
Of the ceremonies shown in The Mwindo Epic, one that can be highlighted before Mwindo is even born is the tradition of marriage and the wedding ceremony. In African tradition, women can be married to spirits. The prominent example of this in The Mwindo Epic is Mwindo’s aunt, Iyangura. Iyangura is married to the spirit Mukiti. This marriage, which is described before Mwindo is introduced, also gives readers a look into the process of getting married in African tradition. Marriage involves first asking permission, then giving gifts to person giving away the bride. In return, gifts are given after the wedding. This is shown when Mukiti asks chief Shemwindo to marry his sister Iyangura. Shemwindo agrees, but only after the proper offerings have been given. There are several other aspects to marriage in African tradition, but these few shed light on a marital tradition that predates both Christianity and