Mọremi

Etymology
From.

Proper noun
or


 * 1) Also known as, she was a legendary heroine in Yoruba history from the town of . She was a Queen of , and wife of . She is known for serving as a spy and warrior whom aided Ife in defeating their longtime enemies, the   people. She is also regarded as the mother of the Yoruba people for her willingness to sacrifice her only son  (whom became an orisha upon his death) to the spirit of the  river to save the town and guarantee the everlasting protection of the Yoruba people. She was also deified as an orisha upon her death. The town of Ife celebrates the festival  in honor of her and her son.