Among the Akan people of Ghana, religion and spirituality form the foundation of their worldview. One of the most important aspects of Akan traditional religion is Akom. The term Akom has a double meaning: it refers to the religion itself and also to the trance or possession state that occurs during its rituals. Through Akom, the Akan connect with the Supreme Being, the deities, and the ancestors who play vital roles in their daily lives. At its core, Akom is the medium through which the Akan wo

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