What is the role of women in African traditional religion?

Answer by  jereviens (80)

In the African traditional religion, women are highly regarded. They are seen as "a flower in a garden" and the husband is her fence (protection).

Answer by  pixiecat (250)

As far as I know, women had and still have an important role in religious practices. Mythologically speaking a woman is the origin of the world or human kind. In a more practical way they are allowed to be priestesses just as much as men are, they can be healers and the healing process has allways been connected with religion.

Answer by  tamkees (3203)

As creators of life and nurturers of children, women have important role. However, women are also thought to be the "ruin of men" and thus experience religious prejudice, too.

Answer by  fancbiz (952)

Women were not considered in major traditional events in African traditional ceremonies.In religion, they were just participating by obeying and serving men who took all the positions in the rites and ceremonies.

Answer by  hwht25 (441)

Well the role of them is to be a spiritual mother as well as a leader. They are to guide their children.