Important of Vulture in IFA

Important of vulture in IFA 

The vulture is a dirty bird and he feeds on remains of dead animals and birds. 

He also feeds on sacrifices deposited in various shrines.

 He can be seen around shrines, hunting for sacrifices. 

The vulture is therefore regarded as an important bird who plays a significant role in Ifa divination because he helps to get rid of sacrifices.

In the following excerpt the importance of the vulture with regard to Ifa divination sacrifice is clearly brought out.

 Ifa maintains that without the vulture sacrifices cannot be performed successfully.

The vulture is therefore invited to eat the sacrifice so that it may be accepted by the gods. 

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Vulture and other Orisa

Vulture and other Orisa 

Although a repulsive-looking and bad-smelling bird, the vulture has long been held in high regard by ancient cultures. 

Vulture claws were said to detect poisons in food and drink. 

This bird was considered to be prophetic, knowing beforehand the site of battles. 

The vulture has been associated with the Great Mother for thousands of years in her aspect as life-giver and destroyer. 

As a representation of love and care, the goddess Isis is sometimes shown with vulture wings in her role as Great Mother. 

Mut, goddess of maternity and the sky, was often portrayed with the head of a vulture or wearing a vulture headdress. 

In the funeral rites of Osiris, four vulture feathers were attached to each corner of the coffin. Nekhebet and Mut, both vulture goddesses, were said to guard mummies and protect the dead.

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Characteristics of vulture

Characteristics of vulture

Vultures do not copulate, but the female reproduces without male assistance. 

Vultures can live for 100 years. == 

Vulture warns of greedy and aggressive individuals; a user. Buzzard characterizes a gloating nature; one who stands in wait to pick over what’s left.

The vulture is a member of the raptor family, but unlike most raptors (hawks, owls, etc.), its weak feet and short talons make it unsuited for tearing and grasping.

 It relies on others to do the killing. Although their role as scavengers is often considered disgusting, it serves an extremely valuable and necessary function.

 It limits infections and bacteria from corpses that could otherwise spread to other animals who do not have the resistance. 

They serve to keep the environment clean and in balance. They prevent the spread of disease.

There are several varieties of vulture. Each has its own unique

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Having vulture as a spiritual guidance and what you will notice

Having vulture as a spiritual guidance and what you will notice 

People with Vulture totems often can see auras and colors around people and things. 

The Vulture can see the thermals rising from the earth and uses them to soar into the sky. 

The Vulture can also teach you patience. It will soar for hours, high in the sky, using the air currents.

They perform a very useful function, in that they are eliminating potential sources of disease, although this often causes people to think that they are unclean birds. However, they are very clean. 

In Egyptian hieroglyphs, the vulture was depicted along with mother symbols, which, according to Jung, was because Mother Earth contains both death and life.

 The Parish placed their dead where vultures could consume them, believing that this would allow them a rebirth.

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Spiritual significant of vulture

Spiritual significant of vulture

The Vulture is a promise that all hardship was temporary and necessary for a higher purpose. 

Once a Vulture enters your life as a totem or guide, it will remain with you for life.

Vultures live and work together, both in cooperation and friendliness. 

They communicate with friends and neighbors when they find something to eat. 

They let the others know where the food is. And when there is a big feast they communicate with neighboring flocks in distant roosts.

 The Vulture is the avenger of nature spirits.

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