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.

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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 ...