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Awon Iya Wa

ancestor earth Yoruba single tradition · 2

Awon Iya Wa is a term used euphemistically to protect the bearers of power and avoid confusion. It is used in place of terms such as "witch".

↻ synthesized from 2 sources

When

First attested
0 CE
Attested period
0 – 2020

Relationships

co occurs with
Olodumare, Odùduwà, Ogun, Ọbàtálá, Ayé, Ọbaluaye, Ajé, Odù, Elders of the Night

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (2)
  1. Iyami Aje
  2. Oduduwa

Source passages

“In some cases, to protect the bearers of power and avoid confusion, terms such as "Elders of the Night," Ayé, and Awon Iya Wa may be used euphemistically.”

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