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Research Article

Seven Falls from Olumirin’s Pot: African Eco-Spirituality and Myths of Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls in Nigeria

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Pages 371-389 | Received 15 Jul 2022, Accepted 13 Oct 2023, Published online: 12 Nov 2023

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Figure 1. The picture shows a monument at the entry to Erin-Ijesha/Olumirin waterfall site, symbolising the mystical pot that is the water source for aba-oke and Erin-ijesha communities.

Figure 1. The picture shows a monument at the entry to Erin-Ijesha/Olumirin waterfall site, symbolising the mystical pot that is the water source for aba-oke and Erin-ijesha communities.

Figure 2. The researcher hikes through the mountainous pathways to interview aba-oke residents.

Figure 2. The researcher hikes through the mountainous pathways to interview aba-oke residents.

Figure 3. The picture shows sun-dried cocoa pods in front of one of the huts in Aba-Oke.

Figure 3. The picture shows sun-dried cocoa pods in front of one of the huts in Aba-Oke.

Figure 4. The picture shows large plantations of thaumatococcus danielli or ewe-iran in Aba-Oke, for growing the popular leaves for storing local pap and bean pudding among indigenous Yoruba communities.

Figure 4. The picture shows large plantations of thaumatococcus danielli or ewe-iran in Aba-Oke, for growing the popular leaves for storing local pap and bean pudding among indigenous Yoruba communities.

Figure 5. The picture shows the first cascade from the Aba-Oke descent, the primary source of Erin-Ijesha/Olumirin waterfalls.

Figure 5. The picture shows the first cascade from the Aba-Oke descent, the primary source of Erin-Ijesha/Olumirin waterfalls.

Figure 6. The picture shows the second cascade, a minor waterfall about 20 metres below sea level in an open cave with the surrounding vegetation.

Figure 6. The picture shows the second cascade, a minor waterfall about 20 metres below sea level in an open cave with the surrounding vegetation.