Benin Key Words Flashcards
What is the oba?
Ruler of benin
What was Edo/bini
People group who occupy Benin
Ikogbe/ogboka meaning?
Benin court chroniclers
What was the Uzama?
Village chiefs in Benin
Ugie meaning?
State festivals in Benin
Ugie Erhe Oba meaning?
State festival to celebrate the Obas sacred ancestors
What was Edo?
Capital of Benin
Ukonurho meaning?
Official guard of Edo who also imposed taxes
Eghaevo n’ore meaning?
Town chief in Benin
Eghaevo n’ore meaning?
Palace chief in Benin
Iwebo meaning?
Manager of the royal household (in charge of the obas throne and royal wardrobe)
Iwegune meaning?
Officer of the royal household (in charge of looking after the private apartments of the Oba and arranging private audiences)
ibiwe meaning?
Attendants of the kings family (looked after the obas wives and children and settled disputes between them)
Uko meaning?
Messenger
Iyoba meaning?
Queen mother of Benin
Iyase meaning?
Head of the Eghaevo n’ore (town chiefs) able to declare war by the end of the 16th century
Owe-asery meaning?
Commander of Benin’s army in the field
Odiunwere meaning?
Head of each village in Benin
Onogie meaning?
Hereditary village chiefs
Olokun meaning?
Religious cult in Benin
