Spectacle, Symbolism, and Social Control: Violence as Cultural Expression in the Eyo Festival.

1. Introduction 1.1 Definition of Key Terms 1.2 Significance of the Study 1.3 Research Objectives 2. Historical Background of the Eyo Festival 2.1 Origins of the Eyo Festival 2.2 Evolution Over Time 2.3 Cultural and Social Importance 3. The Eyo Procession 3.1 Description of the Parade 3.2 Roles and Participants 3.3 Symbolic Elements in Costumes 4. Symbolism in the Eyo Festival 4.1 Analyzing Symbolic Artifacts 4.2 Folklore and Narratives 4.3 The Role of Mythology 5. Violence as Cultural Expression 5.1 Definition and Types of Violence 5.2 Ritualized Violence in Eyo 5.3 Perceptions and Interpretations 6. Social Control Through Spectacle 6.1 Mechanisms of Social Influence 6.2 Community Cohesion and Control 6.3 Impact on Social Order 7. Comparative Analysis with Other Festivals 7.1 Cross-Cultural Comparisons 7.2 Lessons from Similar Traditions 7.3 Influence on Global Perceptions 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Future Research Directions 8.3 Implications for Cultural Studies