Key Info

- Feared for her harsh punishments for those who commit criminal offences

Brief Bio

Ayelala is a powerful female deity in Yoruba African mythology, particularly revered among the Ilaje and Apoi people of southwestern Nigeria. She is known as a goddess of justice, retribution, and truth, and is feared for her swift and harsh punishments against those who commit crimes or violate oaths. Her worship emphasizes the importance of civic values, morality, and the maintenance of communal boundaries.