Arrow of God

What are Yams?

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Throughout the narrative, yams represent the primary food of the people of Umuaro. Rituals of planting, growth, and harvest are triggered by the appearance of the new moon, while Ezeulu's ritualized consumption of yams harvested at particular times represents a key aspect of his authority and connection with spirit.