Olorun

Olorun (Yoruba:Ọlọ́run, IPA /ɔ̄lɔ́ɾũ/) is the standard Yoruba word for "God", "Olódùmarè", used by Yoruba-speakers of all faiths. The term is derived from a contraction of the Yoruba agent noun prefix "o" + "ní" (to have, to possess) + "ọ̀run" ("Heaven", the Yoruba concept of the afterlife): hence meaning "Owner of Heaven". Quotes Is the great king of the Universe and the glorious pinnacle... Peter J Allen / Chas Saunders, Godchecked Online 19 May 1999. Olodumare has rubbed Its head with Iyerosun.Will never die,which whole head is become exceedingly hoary Idowu, E. Bolaji (1982). Olódùmarè: God in Yorùbá Belief. Ikeja, Nigeria: Longman. 0-582-60803-1, p. 27. Is the final disposer of all things.Is the Judge that controls man's destinyand each will receive that which is deserved... Ibid. p. 42. External links Olorun Olorun: Supreme God of Peace, Justice and the Yoruba way Olorun: God in the Lukumi Faith Category:Yoruba religion