ChinenyeN:


Now that I think about it, I wonder why we have the Chi and Eke dualism (paired names, as you put it), when we can conceive as Eke as interchangeable with Chi. Clearly, there are dynamic parts here, which is part of my frustration. Lol. I don't even where to begin to unravel this thread. Perhaps I need to gather my thoughts some more and revisit the subject--and figure out a good point of entry in all of this.

Regarding the chi and eke dualism, I think Chinua Achebe's thoughts may be helpful

https://youngafrikanpioneers./2014/03/20/chi-in-igbo-cosmology/