Overview
Òtúrúpọ̀n Méjì is the twelfth principal Odù of the Ifá literary corpus. It is the Odù of Healing, Stability, and the Supportive Earth.
Key Teachings
Stability is the Foundation of Abundance. Shared Burdens.
Lineage Notes
In Isese, 'Father of Children'. In Lucumi, stresses earth-cleansings (Sarayeye). In Candomble, sign of Obaluaiê with popcorn rituals.
Cultural Safety
Specific Ofos for stopping miscarriage and secrets of Babalu-Aye earth-burials are omitted.
Themes And Domains
Òtúrúpọ̀n Méjì governs the maintenance of the physical body and the social structure.
Related Ese Ifa Curated
Related Patakis Curated
The Elephant and the Burden of the Sky, The Sick Man and the Earth's Medicine
Associated Orishas Curated
Identity And Classification
Òtúrúpọ̀n Méjì is the twelfth of the 16 Major Odù (Ojú Odù). Binary signature is 11000011 (0xC3).