where does Obatala lives
Where does Obatala lives? ‘OBATALA’ is a MOUNTAIN DEITY. He is said to LIVE on a HIGH PLATEAU, therefore Mountains are sacred to ‘OBATALA’. He is also said to live…
Warning to Children of Obatala
Warning to Children of Obatala Just as OBATALA owns ALL HEADS, he can also attack the HEAD. His attacks being characterized by LOSS of SIGHT, and or BRAIN HEMORRAGES. His…
Part of the body associated with Obatala
Part of the body associated with Obatala OBATALA IS THE HEAD! HE OWNS THE TITLE TO SHAPE AND MOLD ALL HEADS, ‘ORI’ EVEN THE ONES OF ‘ORI SA’ OBATALA RULES…
Symbols of Obatala
Symbols of Obatala The HEAD is the symbol of OBATALA and it is OLODUMARE’S greatest creations. The SOUL of MAN exists in the HEAD, Therefore, the HEAD is the SEAT…
Obatala the ORISA for Wisdom
Who is the Orisa for wisdom? Obatala is the Orisa for wisdom. ‘OBATALA’ is the FATHER of WISDOM. He is the iWISDOM that is acquired through years of countless DECISIONS…
Characteristics of the Children of Obatala
Characteristics of the children of OBATALA The children of Obatala has these characteristics. OBATALA’S children are humble, wise and with depth in HUMILITY share CLARITY, KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDIN AND WISDOM, and…
Who is the leader of all the ORISA
Who is the leader of all the ORISA OBATALA is one of the oldest of the ORISA and because of the following HUMILITY, CALMNESS, HIS ETHICS, HIS CLEARNESS OF THOUGHT,…
Who is the king of all the Orisa ?
‘OBATALA’ is the KING. He is the King of the ORISA because of his age. In YORUBA CULTURE and TRADITION, age IS the most important ingredient in attaining and wielding…
Obatala and the society
Obatala has been the force of inspiration for the model society. He is the FORCE in NATURE which represents the IDEA of MORAL CODE of conduct. HE IS the OBLIGATION…
ORIKI Praises of OBATALA
Oriki’s are prayers of praises in Yoruba that petition Obatala’s blessings. Here you will find also translations. Obanlu o rin n eru oji kutu seru Oba nile Ifon alabalase oba…