King Oraniyan - Oraniyanou

Japanese: オラニヤン王 - おらにやんおう
King Oraniyan - Oraniyanou

...It is one of the kingdoms founded by the Yoruba people. According to legend, it was founded by King Oraniyan, the youngest son of Oduduwa, the founder of the Ife Kingdom. The date of its founding is unclear, but it already existed around the 14th century, and prospered as a key point for trade across the Sahara Desert, accumulating economic power.

*Some of the terminology that refers to "King Oraniyan" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…ヨルバ族の創建した王国の一つである。伝承によれば,イフェ王国の創始者オドゥドゥワの末子であるオラニヤン王がつくったといわれる。建国の時期ははっきりしないが,14世紀ごろにはすでに存在し,サハラ砂漠越えの貿易の要衝として繁栄し,経済力を蓄積していた。…

※「オラニヤン王」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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