1) SUPERSTITION: This is one of the prominent themes in the novel. The villagers believe so much in witches and wizards. The story begins with a witch hunt which climaxed with the identification of four women accused of killing one of the villagers. There is also the belief in the power of men who are alleged to possess supernatural powers. All these, are the product of our society. A society built on rituals and ritual performances.
2) REINCARNATION:This the rebirth of a soul in another body after death. There is a belief that dearth is not final. Hence, the belief that certain children possess evil powers that enable them to be born several times. The Igbos call them Ogbanje, Yoruba call them Abiku, Hausa call them Wabi.
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