Ogiyan

Etymology
Said to be a. Folk etymology states that part of the name derives from

Proper noun

 * 1) the legendary founder of the town of Ejigbo. He was deified as an orisha upon his demise, and is worshipped as the orisha of fertility and newly harvested yam. He is closely associated with purity and.
 * 2) the title of the traditional ruler of the town of.
 * 1) the title of the traditional ruler of the town of.

Usage notes

 * Some sources and myths identify Ògìyán simply as one of the many incarnations of the orisha Ọbàtálá. However, most Ìṣẹ̀ṣe worshippers and Yoruba scholars regard them as close associates, but ultimately distinct figures.