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Oshogbo's Sacred Grove

Oshogbo
On the banks of the Oshun river, and with help from the goddess inhabiting it, their princess gave birth to the city’s first king. When the travelers then sought to settle, ..
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Gourmet Magazine,

Fall 2001


Oshogbo's little house

 


The sacred shrine of Osun, the goddess of fertility

 


Oshogbo's Palace - detail

 


Statue

 


A view from the interior of the Oba's house

 


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