Abstract
ABSTRACTThe study of the notion of the trinity as an ethno-religious problem and of the triadic thought as a universal phenomenon revealing man's tendency to classify the manifestations of life shows in the Fang people results that are coherent and significant. These results are the marks of socio-historical and cultural changes that the Fang have undergone in their migrations from Cameroon towards Gabon, coming into contact with the autochton people of Gabon, the Mpongwe and especially the Mitsogho and the Apindji.Relying on their own mythology and adding new cultural elements, the Fang have created a new religious form. It has syncretic characteristics as a result of the mixing of beliefs taken from the Fang, the Mitsogho and Christianism. Among many other elements of cult and faith, the syncretic sects have developed the ancient notion of the Fang trinity and have broadened the function of each of its persons. Thus, Nzame Mebeghe has the powers of the Father, Mebeghe is compared to Jesus-Christ and Gni...
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