The Fish who Saved the Head
Philosophical Summary
A narrative teaching why the fish is the primary offering to the Ori (Head) in this sign. A man was in such a 'fog' that he could not see his enemies, until Ògúndá Méjì prescribed the fish-sacrifice to 'cool' and 'clear' his vision.
Summary
A man's spiritual blindness is cured by a sacred offering, establishing the fish as the 'cool' medicine for the human head.
Interpretation
Ògúndá Méjì is a sign of 'cutting' through confusion. It teaches that the Ori is the most sensitive part of our being and must be 'cooled' to remain effective. The fish represents the silent, persistent power of the deep.
Sacred Verses
English
A warrior was surrounded by enemies he could not see. He was filled with a 'heat' that blinded his judgment and made his decisions erratic. Ògúndá Méjì appeared and told him to feed his Ori with a silver fish from the cool depths. The moment he performed the ebo, the 'fog' lifted. He saw the traps of his enemies and walked through them safely. He realized that a 'hot' head is easily captured, but a 'cool' head can swim through any current.