Influência dos antepassados na vida quotidiana das famílias moçambicanas na cidade de Maputo

Abstract

Ancestors are a spiritual entity and considered transmitters of life and holders of social responsibilities, and their influences cover vital areas such as fertility of the land and human beings, health, wealth, love and illness. However, this reverence for ancestors can also create tensions, chaos and conflicts in the social environment. This monograph aims to analyze how ancestors influence the daily lives of Mozambican families in the city of Maputo. Data Collection Technique: the study has a qualitative approach. It is based on a semi-structured interview as a data collection technique. Ten people, aged 18 to 65, voluntarily participated in the study, including 1 resident in the Ka Mfumo Municipal District, 3 residents in the Ka Maxaquene Municipal District, 2 residents in the Ka Mavota Municipal District and 4 residents in the Ka Mubukwana Municipal District. The results of the study demonstrate that ancestors continue to exert a significant influence on the daily lives of Mozambican families, even with social and religious changes. This influence manifests itself in several areas, such as guidance, protection, problem solving, blessings, prosperity, values and customs. In conclusion, in the Bantu tradition, death only means a change in the form of existence and action. Ancestors and humans are part of the same scenario, it is a single world, an integrated whole. The study contributes to understanding the importance of ancestry in Mozambican society and to the development of public policies and social programs that consider local culture and traditions. In Bantu culture, ancestors are considered fundamental pillars in the social and cultural organization of families. And its influence demonstrates the cultural richness and complexity of African society