Sunday, December 10, 2023
CultureHistoryIgala

Yoruba Gods, Goddesses and Their Igala Equivalent

Igala is Yoruboid language because it resembles the Yoruba language of southwestern Nigeria.

Here is a list of some Yoruba gods and goddesses and their Igala equivalent

  1. Osun (Yoruba) and Iduokoliko (Igala)
  2. 2. Yemoja (Yoruba); Iyeamoja; or Iye Unyejima (Igala).
  3. Oya (Yoruba)… Ichekpa (Igala)
  4. Obaluaye (Yoruba) … Ane (Igala)
  5. ogun (Yoruba) … Ogu (Igala)
  6. Sango (Yoruba)… Akpabana (Igala)
  7. oba (Yoruba) … Alijenu (Igala)
  8. IROKO (Yoruba) … Uloko (Igala)
  9. Elegbara (Yoruba) … Ibegwu (Igala)
  10. Logunede (Yoruba) … Okoebo (Igala)
  11. Oxoshi (Yoruba) … Eboko (Igala)
  12. Nana Bukuu (Yoruba) … Iye (Igala)
  13. Oba (Yoruba) … Oja (Igala)