Velekete Explained

Vlekete or Verekete is a deity and goddess of the sea in the mythology of the people of Badagry in Nigeria.[1] The Velekete Shrine and Velekete Slave Market are named after her.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: L. C. Dioka. Lagos and Its Environs. 2001. First Academic. 978-978-34902-5-3.
  2. Book: Ashamu Sewanu Fadipe. Commerce D'esclaves Et la Civilisation Occidentale À Badagry. 2000. Media Ace. 978-978-33660-3-9.

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