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The Olowo of Owo is the paramount Yoruba king of Owo, a city in Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria which was the capital of Yoruba between 1400 and 1600 AD. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Ojugbelu Arere , the first Olowo of Owo was the direct descendant of Oduduwa known as the father of the Yorubas .
Orí is a Yoruba metaphysical concept.. Orí, literally meaning "head," refers to one's spiritual intuition and destiny.It is the reflective spark of human consciousness embedded into the human essence, and therefore is often personified as an Orisha in its own right.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 18 December 2024. Local government area in Ondo State, Nigeria For other uses, see Owo (disambiguation). LGA in Ondo State, Nigeria Owo Ọ̀ghọ̀ Ọ̀ghọ̀ Ìmàdẹ̀ LGA A "Welcome to Owo" signpost Owo Coordinates: 07°11′46″N 05°35′11″E / 7.19611°N 5.58639°E / 7.19611; 5. ...
Ojugbelu Arere (1070–1105 AD) was the first Olowo of Owo, a city in Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria. [1] He was a son of Oduduwa Olofin Adimula known as the ancestor of the Yoruba race whose origin was traced to Ile Ife. [2] The name, Owo, meaning Respect was coined from his intrigue attitude. He was succeeded by Olowo Ajagbusi Ekun [3]
Ori literally means the head, but in spiritual matters, it is taken to mean a portion of the soul that determines personal destiny. [ 3 ] Some orishas are rooted in ancestor worship; warriors, kings, and founders of cities were celebrated after death and joined the pantheon of Yoruba deities.
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The area was designated the Iloro (Uloro) quarters. Today, the 12 Iloro (Ighare) Chiefs are responsible for the installation and burial of the Olowo. [citation needed] Olowo Imade is credited for naming the Owo Kingdom and establishing the Olowo Title. The meaning of Olowo means "He who Deserves Respect" [citation needed]