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Sunday, November 19, 2023

ORUNMILA

Orunmila, also known as Orula
Is not only a symbol of wisdom
And prophecy in Yoruba mythology
But also the only witness of creation
According to tradition.

This revered orisha
Endowed with exceptional intelligence
And wisdom, is the guardian
Of the Ifá divination system
And a great prophet.

His deep knowledge of destiny
And ethics makes him a central figure
In the understanding of life and spiritual
paths in Yoruba culture.

Wrapped in mystery and power
Orunmila not only possesses
The secret of the interpretation of
The Oracle and the signs of Ifá
But is also the pillar of a wisdom
Transmitted through generations.

His story and teachings
Continue to be a beacon of light
In spiritual guidance and ancient knowledge,
Revealing the laws that govern the universe
And the unique ability to influence human destiny.

The relevance of Orunmila
Transcends the religious sphere,
Influencing the culture
Ethics and social practices
Of the Yoruba communities.

Her figure symbolizes
The constant search for knowledge
And understanding, reminding us
That in wisdom and deep reflection
We find the answers to life's enigmas.

Friday, November 17, 2023

OGUN

Ogun, also known as Ogun Onire,
Is the West African Yoruba god of war and iron
In Yoruba mythology
Ogun and the other gods
Descended to Earth on a spiderweb.

When the gods finished creating the world
They recognized that humanity needed
To clear more area in the forest where they lived
Unfortunately, the only tools available
Were made of soft metal, which is not suited for tree cutting.

However,
Ogun had been granted the knowledge
Of iron by Orunmila, son of the supreme god Olorun
And he cleared the forest with an iron ax
Ogun later revealed the iron secret
To the other gods and humans.

He also demonstrated
How to forge the iron into weapons
Ogun, while being a strong god
Is not bad and would help those who pray to him.
Yoruba blacksmiths have long sacrificed dogs to Ogun
And a three-day festival in his honor is held each year.