Anunuebe definition
Anunuebe tree literarily means that “no bird perches on it” or no bird has the courage to sit on it to rest’. This may be frightening as it has tremendous magical/spiritual powers. It is a tree that can transform and cause to transform. It is a tree that can do things in Igbo cosmology. It is, therefore not only social but also very sacred. In Igbo land, the mere mention of ‘Anunuebe’ tree is scary. Thus, the tree is descriptively named to warn and frighten, indirectly. The warning is analogical, if birds avoid it, which other warning does one need again; the tree is sacred because of the religious role it plays in the 105abeling105al Igbo society.