Things to note when visiting Agulu Lake in Anambra
Agulu lake is a popular tourist attraction in the Eastern part of Nigeria with hundreds of crocodiles and turtles.
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Anambra is home to many tourist attractions including the beautiful Agulu lake, along Awka Road in Agulu Town, Aniocha Local Council of Anambra State. It is clear most times but changes to green from algae depending on the season of the year.
1. The crocodiles are regarded as sacred beings and cannot be killed. At noon, they appear at the bank of the lake basking in the sun to get the temperatures they desire. Anyone who kills a crocodile from the lake must come to ask for penance else evil will befall them.
2. A woman who is menstruating should not step into the lake.
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3. Women who newly gave birth ought not to enter the lake.
4. A man cannot enter the lake immediately after having sexual intercourse with a woman. He must have a thorough bath so as to be clean before coming to the lake because it is sacred.
5. The lake does not accept/kills evildoers such as murderers and thieves. Anyone who is involved in the things the land forbids is not welcomed.
6. If you have not offended the gods of the land, it will throw you out, even if you mistakenly fall into it and you are not a good swimmer.
7. Fishing is not allowed at the lake.
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8. According to locals, the crocodiles transformed into beautiful ladies and lured the enemies during wars into the lake where they drowned.
9. The water is also believed to contain healing property for all manner of ailments.
10. Certain items should be brought to the lake to appease the crocodiles.
11. The residing chief priest is the only one who can invoke the crocodiles out. He has a hut beside the lake.
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