The following command will set your culture to 'Edo.'
The following command will change the culture of the specified county to 'Edo.'
Name | Edo |
Culture ID | edo |
Heritage | Niger Delta |
Ethos | Egalitarian |
Language | East Kwa |
Architecture | African |
Fashion | African |
Coat of Arms | Central African |
Military Equipment | Sub-Saharan African |
The Edo culture from Nigeria is a rich and vibrant representation of this.
Originating from the southern part of Nigeria, the Edo culture is an intricate tapestry of colorful festivals, arts, music, and traditional practices. The people, also known as Bini, are descendants of the highly sophisticated ancient Benin Empire.
Art certainly holds a significant place in Edo culture. Exquisite bronze casting and carving, coral beadwork, and ivory carvings are iconic to the Edo people. Their artistic prowess is well chronicled in history, with pieces dating back to the 13th century still surviving today.
Festivals are another important part of Edo culture, the most popular of which is the Igue Festival, celebrated to appease the royal ancestors and to pray for peace and prosperity.
Remarkable for their monarchy system, the Edo people are ruled by the Oba, a position that carries significant influence and power. To show respect, people often prostrate before the Oba.
The Edo culture is also known for its age-grade system, an educational practice in which individuals of the same age group are taught societal norms and traditions.
In a nutshell, the Edo culture is a celebration of ancient traditions and customs, expressed vibrantly through art, music, festivals, and societal structures.
Intolerance and isolationism may be the way for others, but this culture recognizes that accepting difference is far better than annihilating it.
Each culture will have an ethos, which represents the core values, principles and attitude towards life that the culture has. It also determines which court types are available for kingdoms and empires.
Each culture will have several traditions, which represent the main customs of a culture and can grant various effects. A culture can have up to five traditions in the tribal era, with every additional era reached granting an additional slot for Traditions.