Korikoto

Yoruba

Etymology

From kórìkóto (“A type of toy or shrine used by children”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /kó.ɾì.kó.tō/

Proper noun

Kórìkóto

1. Synonym of Kórì (“A female orisha of fertility and children”)

   Synonyms: Kóórì, Òrìṣà èwe

   ìbọkúbọ ni ọmọdé ń bọ Kórìkóto; ìgbàkúgbà níí gbà á

   If a child offers a sacrifice to orisha Korikoto anyhow, the small divinity accepts it anyhow

   proverb on the consequences of improper handling of what is important