In Yoruba mythology, Ife was founded by a senior deity Oduduwa, acting on the order of the supreme deity Olorun (also known as Oludmare). Oduduwa became the first ruler, or Ooni, of Ife.

In Yoruba mythology, Ife was founded by a senior deity Oduduwa, acting on the order of the supreme deity Olorun (also known as Oludmare). Oduduwa became the first ruler, or Ooni, of Ife.

Another myth associates the origin of Òṣogbo with ... Ghommids is an umbrella term for creatures in Yoruba folklore, something like ogres, goblins and elves. While clearing the land, the ...

WEST AFRICA has long been a source of booze. In Yoruba mythology Obatala, a deity sent to create humans, stumbled on palm wine and fell into a drunken slumber before completing the task.

Though written as fantasy fiction, the books are rich with references to African culture, specifically Nigerian culture and Yoruba mythology. Adeyemi intertwined these elements with a well ...

Not only is Èṣù not Satan, Èṣù is also not a god in the mould of European gods and goddesses, not in the least a “trickster god” like Loki, the mischief maker of the Norse mythology.