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The Origin Of Ìyàwó by Redomi(m): 8:03am On Feb 18, 2018
The Original Yoruba Word For Wife Is AYA Not Iyawo
Did you know that the original word for wife in Yoruba language is AYA and not IYAWO? The latter is quite commonly used nowadays than the former. I would take you through how Iyawo came about;
WURA, who was at the phase of choosing a spouse was faced with the task of selecting the most suitable one for herself, she was the first child and the daughter of the King of IWO (A Yoruba Town).
Yoruba deities like Sango, Ogun, and other known male deities went to Iwo to seek her hand in marriage. Wura mistreated them.
Wura was very rude and uncouth. She meted the worst behaviour one can think of onto her suitors.
Everyone of them failed to accomplish the prospect of marrying her because they could not withstand her behaviour and they all abandoned their mission on their first day, that was how tough Wura was.
However, when it was Orunmila's turn, before he set for Iwo, he sought wisdom from Olodumare
through Ifa. He was duly informed that no matter the treatment Wura might subject him to, he must not react accordingly. He should have patience and lots of endurance. He was highly warned to expect humiliation from Wura but must not be provoked.
When Orunmila got to Iwo, Wura looked at him scornfully, she did not welcome him, she hissed at him, called Orunmila all sorts of name, she did not even give Orunmila any food or entertained him. Orunmila just ignored her attitudes.
The first day, second day, till about the seventh day. To cap it all, Wura took Orunmila's Opon-Ifa [divination board] and used it as firewood. She took Orunmila's Pouch [Apo Ominijekun] from him. This angered Orunmila greatly but he still conducted himself alright. He refused to react to her behavior having been warned of the consequences of not heeding the advice.
Eventually, the King realised that Orunmila was humble and well behaved. He was amazed that Orunmila did not react or show any sign of anger towards his daughter despite the humiliation. Orunmila's behaviour gave him the assurance that he would take good care of Wura, his daughter if she became his wife.
All along however and unknowingly, Wura's behaviour had been a test for all the prospective suitors. The King finally summoned Orunmila and handed Wura over to him as his wife and he divided his property into two. He gave Orunmila half of it and Orunmila thus became rich and had Wura as his wife.
Upon Orunmila's arrival back home, his people welcomed him enthusiastically for his accomplished task. They asked for some details of his new wife, his answer was direct: Iya-ti-mo-je- ni-Iwo (the result of my indignation at Iwo town). This eight syllable word, "Iya-ti-mo-je- ni-Iwo" became known as Iya-Iwo, and now Iyawo.
Hopefully with this new information I have educated you a bit more about your wife. So if she hisses at you sometimes and is obstinate, just remember Orunmila's humiliation at Iwo before he wins his wife's hand in marriage. ... and keep behaving like Orunmila.

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Re: The Origin Of Ìyàwó by delishpot: 8:50am On Feb 18, 2018
Quite interesting
Re: The Origin Of Ìyàwó by Sinistami(m): 8:55am On Feb 18, 2018
Good to know

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Re: The Origin Of Ìyàwó by scholes0(m): 4:15pm On Feb 18, 2018
First two sentences are right.

The rest of the story = Bullshit.

Did Sango , Ogun, Oronmila etc and the rest of them even live at the same time?
Re: The Origin Of Ìyàwó by macof(m): 5:57pm On Feb 19, 2018
scholes0:
First two sentences are right.

The rest of the story = Bullshit.

Did Sango , Ogun, Oronmila etc and the rest of them even live at the same time?

cheesy grin its not historical

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