The Metaphysics of Justice: Ayelala’s Rise in Benin and Other Parts of Edo State
This article discusses the origin, spread and efficacy of the deity Ayelala, who is responsible for the execution of justice. After an account of the deification of Ayelala, it discusses the recent spread of the deity, originally from the areas inhabited by the Ijaw, Ilaje, and Ikale, to Benin, whe...
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| Language: | English |
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LibraryPress@UF
2021-12-01
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| Series: | Yoruba Studies Review |
| Online Access: | https://ojs.test.flvc.org/ysr/article/view/129860 |
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