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Balopwe
Balopwe refers to the sacred quality of kingship in the Luba Empire, believed to be transmitted through the royal bloodline. Those possessing it could claim the right to rule. The concept underpinned Luba royal legitimacy and helped spread Luba-style kingship among neighbouring peoples.
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- The Epoch Institute. (2026). Balopwe. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/balopwe
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