Olowo Rerengejen

Olowo Rerengejen
The traditional ruler of Owo Kingdom, Ondo state.
Olowo of Owo
Reign1400 – 1500AD
PredecessorOjugbelu Arere
BornOndo, South-Western Nigeria
DiedOwo, Nigeria
SpouseQueen Oronsen
ReligionTraditional religion

Olowo Rerengejen was the traditional ruler of Owo Kingdom, Ondo state, southwestern Nigeria. He was the King that married Queen Oronsen, the goddess that brought about Igogo festival.[1][2][3]

Early life

Olowo Rerengejen was born in 1400 AD in Owo, Ondo State. He succeeded Ojugbelu Arere as the traditional ruler of the Owo Kingdom and was married to Queen Oronsen.[1][2][3]

Death

Olowo Rerengejen died in Owo in 1500 AD.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Abiodun, Rowland (29 September 2014). Yoruba Art and Language:Seeking the African in African Art. ISBN 9781107047440. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c Benard, Elisabeth; Moon, Beverly (21 September 2000). Goddesses Who Rule. ISBN 9780195352948. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
  3. ^ a b Dinner with Demons (Illusion of Rainbows). ISBN 9781434958228. Retrieved June 28, 2015.


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