Elder Siblings
   Age hierarchy is vital in Edo society. Elder siblings command respect regardless of
  gender.

Functions:
   1. Moral guidance
   2. Acting authority in parents’ absence
   3. Family representatives
Younger Siblings
   Younger siblings owe obedience and respect to elders. Kinship language
   reinforces humility and learning.

                   Extended Family Terms

Grandparents (Iye-okpa / Iye-ogie)

   Grandparents are custodians of tradition, oral history, and blessings.

Roles:
   1. Storytelling
   2. Conflict mediation
   3. Ritual guidance
Uncles and Aunts

Edo language distinguishes relatives based on parental side and seniority.
   1. Paternal uncles often act as secondary fathers
   2. Maternal uncles hold special protective roles
   3. Aunts assist in upbringing and marital guidance
Cousins and Lineage Relations

Cousins are often treated as siblings in Edo society. Kinship language minimizes
distance and strengthens unity.
Significance:
   1. Marriage restrictions
   2. Inheritance clarity
   3. Social cohesion