Question
Examine the religious beliefs of Masai people.
Solution
The religious beliefs of Masai people:
(i) Maasais are monotheistic and often pray a religious figure called the “Medicine Man” or Laibow.
(ii)He is involved in curing, divination and prophecy. Their positions are inherited along clan lines.
(iii) There are three kinds of Laibow. The first type deals in private practices — curing illness ensuring the fidelity of wives etc.
(iv) The second type deals with ensuring success in war, adequate rainfall and prevention of diseases.
(v) The third type of Laibow was concerned with the entire tribe’s welfare.
