Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls

Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls
Tourists at Erin Ijesa (Olumirin) falls, Osun state, Nigeria
Interactive map of Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls

Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls (also known as Olumirin waterfalls) is a waterfall site in Erin-odo, Osun State, Nigeria. It is a tourist attraction located in the Oriade local government area. According to The Nation, the waterfall was discovered by hunters in 1140 AD.[1][2] However, local tradition has it that the waterfall was discovered by a woman called Akinla, founder of Erin-Ijesa town and a granddaughter of Oduduwa, during the migration of Ife people to Erin-Ijesa.[3] Akinla then named it Olumirin, an elision of oluwa mirin which in Yoruba means "another god".

The fall features seven levels, on top of which the village Abake is located. Abake village shares boundary with Ẹfọ̀n-Alààyè in Ekiti State.[1][4][5]

Hikers at Erin-odo WaterFalls

The Erin-odo Waterfalls is a popular excursion point for schools around the neighbourhood.[6] The natives regard the waterfall as a sacred site and a means of purifying their souls. Festivals were formerly celebrated and sacrifices performed at the site.[7]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Okorie Uguru (October 29, 2011). "Olumirin Waterfall Splash of the sublime". The Nation. Archived from the original on February 26, 2015. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
  2. ↑ eribake, akintayo (2015-04-02). "Olumirin waterfalls: Nature's gift to Erin-Ijesha". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-10-10.
  3. ↑ "Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Vanguard.
  4. ↑ Femi Makinde (December 28, 2014). "Erin-Ijesa Waterfalls: Captivating work of nature". The Punch. Archived from the original on March 10, 2015. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
  5. ↑ Folarin Kolawole (April 29, 2011). "The Mysterious Waters of Olumirin Falls in Erin-Ijesa". Naijatreks. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
  6. ↑ "REPORTER'S DIARY: Inside the decrepit Erin-Ijesha Waterfall in Osun". Premium Times. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls is a sanctuary of purity and beauty". Pulse Nigeria.
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