African traditional religions produced no written works, but derived their authority from oral history, custom and practice, and the power of priests, kings and others gifted in dealing with ...

Besides praying to God and the deities, there is a common theme of sacrifice in African religions, echoed in ancient religions throughout the world. Sacrifice is about giving something up that is ...

was because others there disapproved of their unusual religious practice," Quinn added. "Child abandonment was common in the ancient world and human sacrifice is found in many historical societies ...