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Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by yuzedo: 7:24pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
PAGAN 9JA: |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by DonTim1: 7:25pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
Had a course mate who served in ebonyi, told me of same story. inasmuch as i tend to respect peoples culture and beliefs, there's no way am letting that snake get 100mtrs near me,talk more my house! i still dey kill rat wey hussle enta my house, na snake i go come entertain with food ? |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by kaeto(m): 7:25pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
collins.123:only u they smoke, they drink alomo, black label n cigar, u come play ludo join and pepper soup they fire, haba! U get 4 hand? |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by jogsman01(m): 7:26pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
just passing |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by Odunharry(m): 7:27pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
green snake near me ke,i go kill any dam snake green or pink... I hate snakes more than any animal.. |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by dazzy4real(m): 7:27pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
Its so sad that this is tru cos I went to anambra state enugu agidi to b precise I was told dey don't kill snakes there but yet the pipul der leave in fear. Leave in fear I said because how do u xpect somebody to block every little holes n don't open d windows because of d snake n yet they say d snake does not harm, n of u kill d snake u will end up burying it like a human were u perform evry ceremony.snakes re dangerous animal especially wen dey re bigger than deir prey, may b until d snakes gets bigger than human n starts swallowing dem den dey will forget that tradition... 2 Likes |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by Odunharry(m): 7:28pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
kaeto: only u they smoke, they drink alomo, black label n cigar, u come play ludo join and pepper soup they fire, haba! U get 4 hand?d guy na mortal combat na |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by gerald09(m): 7:29pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
Wow! Dats a snake wif a beautiful colour |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by touchmeder: 7:30pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
interesting thread.learnt something new today.beautiful write up op 1 Like |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by kufre2010(m): 7:32pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
It the same in many places except the animals is differ, in Itu lga of Akwa ibm state you dare not kill a monkey, if u kill it u will do the burial like they do to humans. In my village b4 u don't kill a squirel becaus it symbolised the community diety. They say in those days when the tradition was obeyed any member of the village that is in danger anywhere wil just shout the name of the diety and it wil send help. Example, since most members are fisher men anytime a canoe sank just call the name of the diety and u wil see a log of wood which u wil hold onto till help come . |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by XpressMethod: 7:32pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
Guy attend to your NYSC stuff and leave village things. It is same in my home town EZIORA OZUBULU in Anambra state. |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by goisyath(m): 7:33pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by gbokukueba(m): 7:33pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
At some point when i was reading the article i thought the reason for not killing the snakes were something to do with nature like the monkeys that are not killed in Nairobi and Durban but it has to do with a fetish belief... i taya for naija! |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by Nightshift(m): 7:35pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
As Perikomo would say " Omenani ndi diri ha" Odinani ana-ese okwu eh? Odinani ana-ese okwu eh? Ya mere ihe ndi ji buru ndi ha Anyi ebinigo, na chi asala, ekere mgba n'aha---- Umu okorobia jiri ososo gbata..... orugo ka o na eru Vintage Perikomo and his Arondizuogu Traditional Dance Group " Nyikaigbudu" by title 1 Like |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by daddyiel(m): 7:35pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
touchmeder: interesting thread.learnt something new today.beautiful write up opwhat is OP? |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by kcjazz(m): 7:36pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
In my mum's village they don't kill the python. If it comes to you home it is a sign of a bad omen so at least not as common. |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by bidexolumanish(m): 7:36pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
Yours GEJ,:u no wan pity dis dude at all bt i go prefer mortuary 4 am |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by asagal(f): 7:37pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
Cityofdavid: When my NYSC call up letter requested me to report at Ebonyi state, I leaped for joy because I wasn't posted to the North where the activities of the Boko Haram insurgents were rampant. I once thought that the only thing worthy of dread was the Boko Haram sect, but it has occurred to me that Boko Haram is just one of the many unsualiness in parts of Nigeria. The most memorable moment during my odyssey to Ebonyi state from Lagos was the point when my vehicle crossed the river Niger which borders Delta State and Anambra State. The memories of Chinua Achebe's novel "Chike and the River" nostagically swept accross my mind like erosion on Benin roads. I recalled how the adventurous Chike crossed the Niger and providentially emerged a hero following his effort in helping the police to nab the leader of a notorious gang of robbers. But unlike Chike who crossed the Niger out of cheer curiousity, I crossed the river Niger for the first time in the quest of serving my fatherland. While on the Niger bridge, it became instinctive that I'd encounter things (fair and foul) that would be worthy of documentation. One of such things has created in me an uncontrollably drive which has forced me to commit my pen to paper. u write wel. i rly aprc8 ur skil. kp it up |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by ritux: 7:40pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
I have a question to ask. What will happen to one who secretly kills any of those untouchable snakes and other animals that are forbidden to be killed in some places? |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by Nobody: 7:43pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
daddyiel: what is OP?Original Poster, I presume... Stand to be corrected. But I'm right anyway. 1 Like |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by tellwsdom: 7:45pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
Oh, nice drawing. Abeg who draw this picture?? |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by Nightshift(m): 7:45pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
ritux: I have a question to ask. What will happen to one who secretly kills any of those untouchable snakes and other animals that are forbidden to be killed in some places?You will be forced to marry the chief priest of their village shrine. Sounds good? 1 Like |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by splashbaby(m): 7:46pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
Only 20% of snakes are poisonous...wait ooo make anyone no ask me source ooo I might have read it somewhere jare...I can't remember |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by tjskii(f): 7:49pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
ritux: I have a question to ask. What will happen to one who secretly kills any of those untouchable snakes and other animals that are forbidden to be killed in some places? D tin go dey chase u for dream with cane,till u confess and do d needful |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by divineppties12: 7:49pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
Cityofdavid: When my NYSC call up letter requested me to report at Ebonyi state, I leaped for joy because I wasn't posted to the North where the activities of the Boko Haram insurgents were rampant. I once thought that the only thing worthy of dread was the Boko Haram sect, but it has occurred to me that Boko Haram is just one of the many unsualiness in parts of Nigeria. The most memorable moment during my odyssey to Ebonyi state from Lagos was the point when my vehicle crossed the river Niger which borders Delta State and Anambra State. The memories of Chinua Achebe's novel "Chike and the River" nostagically swept accross my mind like erosion on Benin roads. I recalled how the adventurous Chike crossed the Niger and providentially emerged a hero following his effort in helping the police to nab the leader of a notorious gang of robbers. But unlike Chike who crossed the Niger out of cheer curiousity, I crossed the river Niger for the first time in the quest of serving my fatherland. While on the Niger bridge, it became instinctive that I'd encounter things (fair and foul) that would be worthy of documentation. One of such things has created in me an uncontrollably drive which has forced me to commit my pen to paper. nice writeup. |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by chukemmang(m): 7:50pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
Wow, this brings back lovely memories of my NYSC days when i served in Ebonyi state. At OP, you are lucky to be serving in the third best areas in Ebonyi state. Despite the rampant appearance of the green snakes that often fall from trees that we sit under when teaching the students, Okposi is a lovely place. I really enjoyed my time at Okposi and thanked God i wasn't posted to some urban area. I bet you will enjoy yourself too but don't get carried away with that don't run from a green snake mentality o, when you see one make sure you run for your Dear life because you can never tell if it is a green Mamba except you will bend down to ask the snake. All in all, just enjoy your stay. 2 Likes |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by Lordave: 7:52pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
Nightshift: As Perikomo would say " Omenani ndi diri ha"I bu onye Izuogu? |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by jmoore(m): 7:53pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
ritux: I have a question to ask. What will happen to one who secretly kills any of those untouchable snakes and other animals that are forbidden to be killed in some places? You will turn into a snake with seven heads. |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by daddyiel(m): 7:55pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
Pyrrho:Thanks |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by Lordave: 7:57pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
collins.123:guy no vex abeg. Who supplies you with Alomo? The 30 litre that I bought yesterday is about to finish, besides, I can see the effect of your own. |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by daddyiel(m): 7:58pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
Nightshift: You will be forced to marry the chief priest of their village shrine. Sounds good?Una badoo |
Re: The Green Snakes Of Okposi, Ebonyi State by ritux: 7:59pm On Jul 07, 2013 |
Nightshift: You will be forced to marry the chief priest of their village shrine. Sounds good? tjskii: jmoore: Menh u guyz are cracking me up tonight. Lol |
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