John Shaqi
Yoruba500 BCE – present

Abiku

West Africa

Abiku is a Yoruba word that can be translated as "born to die" and refers to the spirit of a child who dies young. It is derived from (abi) "that which was born" and (iku) "death".

Abiku

Abiku is a Yoruba word that can be translated as "born to die" and refers to the spirit of a child who dies young. It is derived from (abi) "that which was born" and (iku) "death".

Pantheon: Yoruba Culture: Yoruba Civilization: West Africa Period: 500 BCE – present

Source: Wikipedia

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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abiku

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