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Omo n'Oba
Omo n'Oba is a title of the Oba of Benin, rendered on the site as child of the king of kings. It expressed the Oba's sacred authority as king, high priest and embodiment of the state's continuity. His person was surrounded by elaborate ritual protocols in the governance of the Benin Empire.
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- The Epoch Institute. (2026). Omo n'Oba. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/omo-noba
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