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Ile-Ife
Yoruba religion

Ile-Ife

Ife, Osun, Nigeria

In Yoruba cosmology, Ile-Ife is where the world began. The supreme being lowered a chain from heaven; earth scattered on the primordial waters and spread by a five-toed...

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Yoruba religion sacred-site questions

What are Yoruba religion sacred sites?
Yoruba religion sacred sites are places in the Pilgrim Map atlas connected by shared lineage, practice, memory, or ritual use.
Where can I find Yoruba religion sacred sites?
The strongest country clusters in this guide include Nigeria.
What kinds of places are included?
Common place types include sacred_city.