Oduduwa Grove

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A sacred grove in Ile-Ife dedicated to Oduduwa, the divine ancestor and first ruler of the Yoruba people. Pilgrims visit to honor the founder and reconnect with Yoruba creation cosmology. The grove is adorned with sculptures representing deities and ancestral spirits.

Location Details

Location approximate for cultural sensitivity

This is a sacred site. Exact coordinates are not displayed to protect its sanctity. If you plan to visit, please seek local guidance and respect cultural protocols.

About This Data

Cosmology and sacred astronomy sites are approximate and based on ethnographic research and cultural documentation.

These represent known associations, not exhaustive records.

Sources

Oonirisa.org - History of Ile-Ife

House of Oduduwa

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Quick Facts

Type: cosmology seat
Geometry: Point
Sensitivity: Sacred
Cultural Lane: igbo
Sources: 1

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