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Thursday, June 15, 2023

importance of EGUNGUN

importance of EGUNGUN

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It is believed that egun has the Power and Ability to communicate with those who have passed beyond this life. 


This communication can simply involve remembering a revised Ancestor and making use of that memory as a Role Model for life decisions and through the use of Dreams. 




Because the Festivals (places where there are Egungun) are not easily accessible in some  Country, Orisa Worshipers in the West have created several alternatives. 




Meaning of EGUNGUN

Meaning of EGUNGUN

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Meaning of EGUNGUN 

The EGUNGUN is regarded as the collective Spirits of Ancestors who occupy space in Heaven. 



Hence they are called ARA ORUN.

(Dwellers of Heaven).


 These Ancestral Spirits are believed to on constant watch of survivors on Earth. 



They BLESS, PROTECT, WARN, and PUNISH their Earth relatives, depending on how their Relatives neglect or remember them.
EGUNGUN

EGUNGUN

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The Supreme Being is no stranger to the YORUBA, or AFRICAN. 


God is incomparable as THE CREATOR, having NO EQUAL, and is not represented by an Image. 



God is also the absolute agents, delegating authority and functions. 



God also allows the Ancestors to act as intermediaries between MAN, WOMAN and DIVINITIES.



The EGUNGUN (Collective Ancestors) are the guardians of FAMILY MORALITY and they can come down to help or molest, to create adversity or great happiness.
history of EGUNGUN

history of EGUNGUN

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Their collective functions cut across lineage and family loyalty.  



They protect the community against EVIL SPIRITS, EPIDEMICS, FAMININE, WITCH-CRAFT, and EVIL DOERS, ensuring their well-being.



 The spirits could be evoked Collectively or Individually, in time of need. 



The PLACE of CALL is either on the Grins of Ancestors (Oju Oriori), the Family Shrine (Ile Orun). or the Community grove (1 gbalele)




The Ancestor Spirits may be invited to the Earth physically in MASQUERADE, and such MASQUERADES are referred to as EGUNGUN or ARA ORUN.


The Supernatural powers they have over the Community become real as different EGUNGUN perform their RELIGIOUS, POLITICAL,  and SOCIAL FUNCTION. 


EGUNGUN appearances resemble the Yoruba view of Life after death.




The coming out of EGUNGUN is a time of festivity and entertainment. 



A time of DEEP BELIEF, in DIVINE GUIDANCE and PROTECTION also a way of immortalizing ones name. 


There is a principle Odu in the divination system of Ifa, which shows how the EGUNGUN was in OTURUPON-MEJI.  



Another is OWONRIN or ASEIJIN. 


A lot has changed with the religion since the first YORUBA SLAVE on the Western shores from how it was practiced in Nigeria along the side of the Atlantic.