In part one, we observed how an unfortunate turn of events resulted in the delayed announcement of Arhuanran's birth. A fierce rivalry ignited between the two brothers, the sort of animosity that every father dreads. Rivals for Life The intense rivalry between Arhuanran and Esigie overshadowed the existence of their elder brother, Ugiabi, in the annals of history. Ugiabi, originally destined to succeed their father, Oba Ozolua, tragically fell victim to the bitter enmity between his younger siblings. Right from the outset, Arhuanran and Esigie engaged in relentless competition. Esigie was renowned for his cunning intellect, while Arhuaran was famous for his imposing physical stature. Legend has it that Arhuanran would perform feats like uprooting palm trees to use as brooms just to intimidate Esigie.
I wonder whether the story about deciding the coffin inspired Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, where they have to choose the holy grail and drink from it.
A few questions:
Is there a significance to the number 7 (7 Uzama, 7 coffins)?
Also, do you have any information about how the people in the Uzama council are chosen?
Thanks for the questions. We don't know about Indiana Jones but the numbers 3, 7 & 0 are quite important in ancient Benin. More research is needed to understand why. As for the council of the 7, we will have a post coming out soon about them.
I wonder whether the story about deciding the coffin inspired Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, where they have to choose the holy grail and drink from it.
A few questions:
Is there a significance to the number 7 (7 Uzama, 7 coffins)?
Also, do you have any information about how the people in the Uzama council are chosen?
Thanks for the questions. We don't know about Indiana Jones but the numbers 3, 7 & 0 are quite important in ancient Benin. More research is needed to understand why. As for the council of the 7, we will have a post coming out soon about them.