Which ancient kingdom in southwestern Nigeria is revered in Yoruba cosmological tradition as the cradle of humanity and sacred origin of dynastic kingship?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Ile-Ife
- Step 1: According to Yoruba oral tradition, Oduduwa descended from heaven to create the earth at Ile-Ife. Step 2. All traditional crowned Yoruba Obas trace their royal lineage and authority back to Ife. Answer: Ile-Ife. Why not the others: Old Oyo was the preeminent military empire; Ijebu-Ode and Ondo are other historic Yoruba kingdoms.
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