This novel begins in the late 1890s prior to the colonization of Europeans in southern Nigeria, Africa and ends at the start of European control. The main tribal group in the southeastern Nigeria is the Igbo people. Igbo customs are similar to those of other Nigerian tribes. They are a polytheistic group. The most important gods to the Igbo people are Ala, the earth goddess, and Anyanwu, the sun god, and Igwe, the sky god. They are considered dearest to the Igbo’s because of how reliably they were on agriculture during the late 1800’s. They also trust in personal gods, known as your chi, and wicked spirits. The lands on the outskirts of the village are the homes of all the evil and wicked spirts. Along with the religious ceremonies, there
