Obatala- God of wisdom and compassion

Obatala is the godfather of all orishas and does not have a fixed gender, his apparent is androgynous. He can be worshiped as male or female depending on the accompanying offerings / colors chosen. The main color of Obatala is white for symbolic reasons, the white light, purification, and peace. White contains 7 colors of the rainbow yet remains above them.

After consuming too much palm wine, Obatala mistakingly created deformed humans and for this reason he has the ability to be compassionate and forgiving. He also said to be the diety whom watches over disabled beings.

Prayers to Obatala include: self awareness, seeing and accepting the truth, resolution, rebuke the spirit of resentment, reconciliation, resurrection, peace in the home, healing the heart after a rough separation, bring light into the home, forgiveness, relieving grief.

Are you a child of Obatala?

• 0%Yes
• 0%No
• 0%I am only here for research
• 0%No, but I plan to make an offering

We understand that the Orisha stories have been told many ways over hundreds of generations. Our series of the Orishas are brief, please continue your research. You are welcome to share with our community. Please leave any versions of the Orishas story that you have heard or any lessons you have learned in the comment section.

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