What is the primary spiritual function of the traditional 'Linguist' (Okyeame) in Akan royal courts?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Serving as the official spokesperson, orator, and diplomatic intermediary of the chief
- Step 1: An Okyeame carries a carved gold-leaf staff of office (okyeame poma). Step 2. No citizen addresses the paramount chief directly without speaking through the Okyeame. Answer: Serving as the official spokesperson, orator, and diplomatic intermediary of the chief. Why not the others: The warrior commander is the Kontihene or Asafoatse; market revenues are collected by treasury officials.
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