Odionwere

Odionwere is a traditional leadership position among the Edo people of Edo State, Nigeria to refer to the oldest or most respected person in a community or family.[1][2][3] The term Odionwere can be roughly translated as "village chief" or "elder" in the Edo language.[4] The role of an Odionwere is significant in maintaining the cultural and social fabric of Edo communities.[5][6]

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  2. ^ Ọmọregie, Osarẹn S. B. (1997). Great Benin: The age of Odionwere. Neraso Publishers. ISBN 978-978-2734-83-9.
  3. ^ Edo Cultural Voyage. Hanon Publishers. 2006. ISBN 978-978-34649-3-3.
  4. ^ Peavy, Daryl (2010-03-25). Kings, Magic, and Medicine. Lulu.com. ISBN 978-0-557-18370-8.
  5. ^ Ezra, Kate; N.Y.), Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York (1992). Royal Art of Benin: The Perls Collection in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Metropolitan Museum of Art. ISBN 978-0-87099-633-7.
  6. ^ Millar, Heather (1997). The Kingdom of Benin in West Africa. Benchmark Books. ISBN 978-0-7614-0088-2.