Ala (also known as Ani, Ana ,Ale , and Ala in varying Igbo dialects) is the female Alusi (deity) of the earth, morality, fertility, and creativity in Odinani . She is the most important Alusi in the Igbo pantheon.
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In odinani, Ala rules over the underworld and holds the deceased ancestor in her womb. Her name literally translates to ground in Igbo language, denoting her power status as the ground itself. Ala is considered the highest Alusi in Igbo Pantheon.
Ala's husband is Amadioha, the

Sky deity. Ala is involved in judging human actions and is in charge of Igbo law and custom know as omenala. Taboos and crimes among Igbo communities that are against the standard of Ala are caller nso Ala.
Ala, Ani is also responsible for many aspects of Igbo society and

Guardianship of women and children. It is believed that the souls of the dead reside in her sacred womb. All in the community has to respect Ala as everyone lives on Ala, the earth.
Ala is still worshiped by the Igbo and is annually paid homage to during the new yam festival

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