Assertion: obeah | /r/HasProperty | derived
Facets:
value: from the efik word
type: OTHER
value: from west african igbo sources
type: OTHER
value: unquestionably
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: It is derived from West African Igbo sources and has a close North American parallel in African American conjure or hoodoo.
text: Another possible derivation of the term 'obeah' interpreted as 'science' could be that the term 'obeah' is derived from the colloquial word 'dbia' which translates to "an 'adept' or 'master' of knowledge and wisdom.".
text: It is derived from West African Igbo sources and has a close North American parallel in African American conjure or hoodoo.
text: This is supported because the word Obeah is said to be derived from the Efik word whio, which means “bad omen”.
text: The Jamaica term Obeah is unquestionably derived from the Ashanti word Obayifo, which according to Captain Rattray signifies "a wizard, or more generally a witch."