Case file · Folklore / legend

Olumo Rock and the spirits of the Egba

In about 1830 Egba refugees from the Yoruba wars sheltered under Olumo Rock and founded Abeokuta ('under the rock'). The rock is believed to hold protective spirits, and shrines on it are still served.

1830 CE · 7.16, 3.35 · status: legend

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Olumo Rock
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