Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì
Pronunciation
Meaning of Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì
Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì or Ẹ̀ṣọ́ùsì, a hunting deity who is the younger brother of the hunting gods Ògún and Ìja, whose name means, "The warrior/guardian has grown in prominence."
Extended Meaning
He is also associated with Ọbàtálá in some traditions.
Morphology
ẹ̀ṣọ́-wù-ùsì
Gloss
ẹ̀ṣọ́ - guard, protector, warrior (ọ̀ṣọ́)wù - to grow
ùsì - reputation, prominence
Geolocation
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