Origun

Yoruba

Etymology

From orígun (“angle or corner of the universe”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ō.ɾí.ɡũ̄/

Proper noun

Orígun

1. (Ìṣẹ̀ṣe) a high-ranking primordial spirit (imọlẹ̀) of creation in the Yoruba religion mentioned in the Odù Ọ̀sá Ògúndá. It is believed Orígun coordinates gases and dew and creates the stars.

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