ọdún Igogo
name
/ɔ̄.dṹ/
Definitions
- a traditional festival in the town of Ọ̀wọ̀ held in September. It celebrates the deified queen Ọ̀rọnṣẹ̀n and signifies a renewal of the devotion of the Ọlọ́wọ̀ to the people of Ọ̀wọ̀. During the festival, the king and all male chiefs dress in feminine clothings to honor Ọ̀rọnṣẹ̀n
Etymology
From ọdún (“festival”) + igogo (“bell”), literally “Festival of bells”, as drumming is banned during the festival, with only bells being played.
Component words
ọdúnfestivaligogobell
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “ọdun Igogo”.
Reference:
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