Ẹlẹ́sìnjẹ́
name
/ɛ̄.lɛ́.sĩ̀.d͡ʒɛ́/
Ẹlẹ́sìjẹ́ (alternative)
Definitions
- a deity associated with herbal medicine, plants, and healing. He is regarded as one of the oldest deities among the original settlers of Ifẹ̀, predating Odùduwà and Ọbàtálá's rise in prominence.
Etymology
His role is occupied by Ọ̀sanyìn in most Yoruba settlements
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “Ẹlẹsinjẹ”.
Reference:
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