ARIDON is an open access journal dedicated to exploring the rich dimensions of Urhobo language, culture, and literature. This journal focuses on presenting and discussing contemporary issues in areas such as Indigenous Linguistics, Language Preservation, Oral Traditions, Literary Criticism, and Cultural Studies specific to the Urhobo people. Readers have unrestricted access to read, download, copy, distribute, print, or link to the full text of all articles published in ARIDON. The aim of this journal is to promote scholarly research on Urhobo studies by encouraging inquiry into the intersections between theoretical frameworks and practical cultural realities.