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the only other group called the 'soko' is one that does street performances. Then again- he is trying to claim a reason why he must stay in the UK;)) His countrymen aren't happy [http://forum.visitsierraleone.org/forum_posts.asp?TID=2035&PN=2][[User:Merkinsmum|<b><font color="orange">Merkinsmum</font></b>]] 19:50, 21 December 2007 (UTC) |
the only other group called the 'soko' is one that does street performances. Then again- he is trying to claim a reason why he must stay in the UK;)) His countrymen aren't happy [http://forum.visitsierraleone.org/forum_posts.asp?TID=2035&PN=2][[User:Merkinsmum|<b><font color="orange">Merkinsmum</font></b>]] 19:50, 21 December 2007 (UTC) |
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I've been doing work w/ Liberian religious conflict and i've found several articles that call it "puru", maybe poro should have a redirect option to this page. I've also seen poro used to describe the host of superstitions Liberians hold dear, but this is specifically about the heirarchy of poro clergy. from culture and customs of Liberia by ayodeji olukoju: "traditional religionists, esp those in the PORO areas of n. and nw. liberia, believe in the existence of a variety of spirits:ancestral spirits, ..., and specific PORO spirits... Poro spirits include the bush devil, which communicates the will of the gods, and acts as its earthly or visible manifestations. These spirits are represented by several masked dancers under the control of the PORO." |
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I can cite it and all that, speak up if you think it's worth adding. |
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Rewording needed
I would like to draw your attention to the line:
- "It primarily represents a type of freemasonry, a friendly society"... etc
I realize that you are using the word "freemasonry" in its coloquial form... not refering to the actual fraternal order itself but in a broader sense, as a general noun meaning "a tight knit society or fraternity". However, because the bots keep linking the word to the Freemasonry article, your meaning shifts and the use of the word implies that there is some sort of direct tie between Poro and Freemasonry. Perhaps a better wording can be found? Thanks Blueboar 18:18, 6 September 2006 (UTC)
Soko?
At least one news article [1] refers to this society as the "Soko", at least in how it relates to Alhassan Bangura's father. Is this a misprint, or a different sect? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.168.121.134 (talk) 13:19, 20 December 2007 (UTC)
- I believe it is a mis-nomer though this is just my own bit of casual googling. The 'Soko' is the head of the Poro, i.e., Bangura's dad was the Soko.
the only other group called the 'soko' is one that does street performances. Then again- he is trying to claim a reason why he must stay in the UK;)) His countrymen aren't happy [2]Merkinsmum 19:50, 21 December 2007 (UTC)
Puru
I've been doing work w/ Liberian religious conflict and i've found several articles that call it "puru", maybe poro should have a redirect option to this page. I've also seen poro used to describe the host of superstitions Liberians hold dear, but this is specifically about the heirarchy of poro clergy. from culture and customs of Liberia by ayodeji olukoju: "traditional religionists, esp those in the PORO areas of n. and nw. liberia, believe in the existence of a variety of spirits:ancestral spirits, ..., and specific PORO spirits... Poro spirits include the bush devil, which communicates the will of the gods, and acts as its earthly or visible manifestations. These spirits are represented by several masked dancers under the control of the PORO." I can cite it and all that, speak up if you think it's worth adding. Baron Harkonnen (talk) 04:51, 30 May 2008 (UTC)