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The Egun
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Philosophical Summary
The term Egun encapsulates the vast crowd of those who have passed before us. In ritual practice, especially in the Lucumí tradition, the 'Egun' are addressed first in any ceremony to ensure their blessing and permission. They represent the roots of the tree; without their strength and support, the branches (the living) cannot reach toward the sun (the Orishas).
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Discussing publicly available concepts of ancestral collective spirits.
Tradition Perspectives
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Egun are addressed at the start of every ceremony, often with offerings of water, coffee, and cigars at the 'Rincón de Egun'.
Source: Lucumí Oral Tradition.
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Researcher: Antigravity
Research date: 2026-02-27
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