iyaloja Flashcards
1
Q
Iyaloja about the unborn child
A
“Be sure the seed you leave in it attracts no curse.
2
Q
Iyaloja might have offended Elesin
A
“If we offend you now, we / have mortified the gods. We offend heaven itself. Father of us all”
3
Q
Iyaloja’s answer to Elesin request for marrying her daughter in law
A
“I dare not refuse.
4
Q
Iyaloja about Elesin not doing his duty
A
“You have betrayed us. We fed you sweetmeats such as we hoped awaited you on the other side. But you said No, I must eat the world’s leftovers.”
5
Q
Iyaloja spoiling Elesin with
A
“Richly, richly, robe him richly / The cloth of honour is alari / Sanyan is the band of friendship / Boa-skin makes slippers of esteem.”
