The Sea Made a Sacrifice and Returned to Its Hole

Philosophical Summary

The sea's periodic withdrawal (tides, seasons) is read here as an act of spiritual discipline — even the sea makes its offering and returns to its domain. The proverb teaches moderation in the most powerful forces: expansion is followed by right-sized return. The Eji Ogbe initiate, whose Odu represents the broadest possible expansion, is here reminded that even expansion has its ebbing season.