KƆmpan adepa shrine structure-gctid30319

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KƆMPAN ADEPA SHRINE STRUCTURE

* KWABENA BENA - A family god from the Tano River
 
* Ɔbosomfoɔ and Ɔkɔmfo - A matrilineal priest who is chosen by the family or family god to service. Ɔbosomfoɔ can only possess the god when the shrine is placed on his head. When the god does not have to be carried in order to be possessed, this person is called Ɔkɔmfo. Ɔkɔmfo can be male or female, and can possess the god any time or place.
 
* Abusua Panyin - Family elder who is always consulted before any major decision is made, this person can be either male or female and speaks on the behalf of everyone. Functions as custodian of the god and acts as coordinator between Chiefs and the Ɔbosomfoɔ.
 
* Ɔkyeame - The mediator between the public and priest or god. The Ɔkyeame know all the rules, protocols, taboos and regulations of the shrine. Is always present when any activity surrounds the shrine and is versed in the language of the god. The Ɔkyeame is normally in the service of one Ɔkɔmfo but can be employed by other priests. Some gods act as Ɔkyeame for others.
 
* Ɔbaa Panyin - Elder female who is consulted to settles disputes. The Ɔbaa Panyin assists the Soodofo, feeds the ancestors, conducts soul purifications and nominates candidate for Queenmother.
 
* Ɔbrafo - A person who acts like a policeman maintaining law and order, paving the way for the Ɔbosomfoɔ and god. He sings appellations to stimulate and motivate the god. When a god acts as such he is called Ɔbosommerafoɔ punishing offenders and witches.
 
* Sanaahene - Chief treasurer
 
* Asokwahene/Kyerɛma - Chief drummer who understand and supervise all Akɔm drummers.
 
* Soodofo - Supervise the feeding of the ancestors and soul purification. The Ɔbaa Panyin can assist the soodofo. The lead cook for the god and supervisor of all cooking associated with rituals.
 
* Dwontofoɔ - Lead singer and supervisor for all singers around the shrine.
 
* Ahenkwa - Chief servant or helper for the god can assist putting the god on the head of the priest.
 
* Pigahene - Chief person responsible for putting the god on the head and putting medicines and nsuman on the priest. Carries all umbrellas, drums etc.
 
* Sumankwa - This person in a limited capacity takes the role of the priest when feeding nsuman that eats the taboos of the priest.
 
http://www.kompanadepa.org/shrinestructure.htm