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The Kingdoms
Ilé-Ifẹ̀, Ọ̀yọ́, Ijẹ̀bú, Ẹ̀gbá and beyond — the courts that hold the Yoruba Kingdoms Universe together.
Ilé-Ifẹ̀ — The Cradle
The spiritual heart of the world, where the òrìṣà first pressed their feet into the earth. Copy for this section is being drafted by the author and will be added soon.
Ọ̀yọ́ — The Iron Court
A kingdom of cavalry, alaafins and the long shadow of empire. Filler copy for now — the full entry is on its way.
Ijẹ̀bú & Ẹ̀gbá
Trade, water, women's councils and the courts that argue with kings. Fuller writing forthcoming.
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