Welcoming Spells

Oriki Ogun

In praise of Ogun, who was once a mortal king and became the Spirit of Divine Iron.

Oriki Iku

An Oriki  (praise song or poem) offered to  Iku, The Divine Spirit of Death.  Within the council of Orisha, Iku is nominally the most senior and called first.  This is in contrast to Orunmila, Divine Spirit of Destiny, who is called last though the first born of Olorun, King of Heaven.  In some senses the order of the praise songs reflects the principles of existence. Iku collects life when it has ended.  Orunmila is there when destinies are forged and new life begins.

Orunmila's Theme

Orunmila, Witness to Destiny in its Creation and firstborn of Olorun.

Orunmila’s Dream

Orunmila tells his siblings of a dream that will change their destinies.

Ase O Olorun

A praise song, or Oriki, offered to Olorun by his children.

We Are Gathered

The Orisha discuss the nature of Orunmila’s prophecy and what it means for them.