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Describes the Igbo government as a theocratic democracy, where every decision and standard is based on religion. Eke describes the relationship between Chukwu, the Great God, and Ekwensu, the Devil. The Igbo religion is overall monotheistic, but also includes a number of minor gods, or messengers. Messenger gods are used to connect with the Supreme God. A man may also reflect on his chi, or personal god. Eke describes their chi as their "guardian spirit." The Igbo religion is a multi-tiered system of deities that control every aspect of Igbo