Ogiyan

Yoruba Alternative forms yo Ògìrìyán Etymology Said to be a yo Ògìrìyán. Folk etymology states that part of the name derives from yo iyán pounded yam Pronunciation Ògìyán Proper noun Ògìyán the legendary founder of the town of Ejigbo. He was deified as an orisha upon his demise, and is worshipped as the orisha of fertility and newly harvested yam. He is closely associated with purity and yo Ọbàtálá. yo òrìṣà Èjìgbò the title of the traditional ruler of the town of yo Èjìgbò. yo Eléjìgbò Usage notes Some sources and myths identify Ògìyán simply as one of the many incarnations of the orisha Ọbàtálá. However, most Ìṣẹ̀ṣe worshippers and Yoruba scholars regard them as close associates, but ultimately distinct figures. Derived terms yo ọdún Ògìyán celebration of the orisha Ogiyan and yams yo ológìyán a worshipper of the orisha Ògìyán yo History Titles Monarchy Yoruba religion