They are the stories, essays, stories and chronicles, connoisseurs and writers of the history of mankind. Wisdom is the mother of evolution.
And are the Patakis, those who write the culture of the Yoruba religion and the teachings of its philosophy.
The Yoruba religion and the Afro-Cuban culture in general, uses short stories to represent different situations, called Creekí o creekyes. They are oral narratives of Lucumí's faith and his religious stories.
They are also known as short fables that have been passed from generation to generation and that help to illustrate new followers and members of the Yoruba religion.
They also provide advice on how to lead life with positive attitudes.
The stories are usually set in an ancient time when the Orishas were still in human form.
Stories and accounts of the beginnings
The creekyes they also often constitute stories that explain how the natural world arose.
And it is said that it is only possible to know the social meaning of Patakis, through their grouping and considered in their mutual relationship, to generalize symbols and elements that could be confusing.
El pataki it can narrate the history of a community with its constant changes and its constantly evolving internal order, in a structure of economic, political, social and spiritual relationships.
Pataki: history of an identity
The Patakis they gather all the wisdom of the Yoruba religion in short stories.
Some of the most recognized are The Crab, The Nose, Kolé, Constitution and the old men, The lying herons, The 9-tailed monkey and Palo, rope and Ram.
The common point of all these stories of popular mythology is their social efficacy for all times, seen in the teachings on good work.
For santeros and religious, Patakis They can even make people understand the letter or guess that came up and what they should do from it.
What is a Pataki? They are our roots, a teaching, the inheritance that our ancestors gave us as a sacred treasure so that we could keep the history of our religion alive.
Pataki where the truth triumphs: Eleguá was the savior of Changó
The Origins of the Yoruba religion and the creation of the universe
How was the creation of the world for the Yoruba? two stories
2 Patakíes that show the cunning of Eleguá: Orisha who always wins
Ejiogbe Miracles on Earth: His Advice Can NOT Be Ignored
Pataki from the Birth of Baba Ejiogbe: An Odun with Double Salvation
Eyiogbe Pataki where Orí becomes the King of our body
Why does Oshun rule the heart of the Children of Obba?
Why does the Honey belong to Oshún according to the Yoruba Patakies?
Why does Orunmila hate betrayal? Pataki where his word is law
Pataki where Orunmila discovered Oshún's name Legend of love!
Pataki where Eshú saved Olodumare Be good and you will be rewarded!
Ogbe Otura's story of Ozain's secret and his pact with Elegguá
Olofi punishes the selfish! This story by Ika Ejiogbe reminds us
In Ogbe Otura Shango lost the Ifá board. Why was he punished?
How to get prosperity and intelligence in life? Pataki by Otrupon Meyi
Odun where the conflict between brothers is born: Pataki de Otrupon Meyi
Why did Shango eat ram? Otrupon Meyi is an Ifá of betrayal
The Children of Orula eat neither octopus nor crab: Pataki by Otura Meyi
In Otura Meyi Ifá says: Respect the peanut A story of great teaching!
Otura Meyi: With Saraeko's gourd, Shango saves her children from osogbo
Otura Meyi, odun where wealth came to the world with the help of Eleguá
Loveless marriage dissolves sooner or later: Pataki Otrupon Meyi
Ifá says that intelligence surpasses force: 2 stories of Otrupon Meyi
How did Oshosi meet his father Obbatalá? This is the Yoruba story
Otura Meyi: The odun of the rower that teaches us to be humble in life
Discover the power of Truth and Lies in this pataki by Otura Meyi
Otura Meyi: The Crab lent his head and for good and trustworthy he lost it
The secret of Shango and Olofin We must comply with the Osha Ifá religion!
Pataki de Otrupon Meyi: Ebbó with round fruits Important tips!
Otrupon Meyi: Lies are not told because they can be turned into truth
Otrupon Meyi: an Ifá of betrayal Adultery is a poison that corrupts!
2 Pataki de Otrupon Meyi where enemies are discovered Ifá warns us!
Ogbe Otura: The hat and the sheepskin banner stopped the Osogbo
Ogbe Otura: The ékuele is tied with a chain with Olofi's blessing
Otrupon Meyi: Where Men wished to have health and ward off evil
How was the brandy born in the Rule of Osha? Pataki by Iroso Ogunda
Otrupon Meyi: Where Obatalá put Shango's loyalty to the test
Ika Meyi: The man who obtained his crown following the word of Ifá
Why is Eleguá a Prince? Olofin's power made him distinguished
Otura Meyi sign: The Ifá where orangutans wanted to be men
In Ika Ejiogbe he lost the Jicotea for trusting and NOT complying with Orula
Ogbe Tua: The secret of the religious name The occult guards luck!
In Ika Ejiogbe, evil tormented Eshú and the presence of Ifá saved him
Ika Ejiogbe: the son harms the mother Orula's word is NOT ignored!
In Ika Ejiogbe a marriage breaks down because of a son. Advice!
Ogbe Otura: Where the meat was smoked for the 1st time with the power of Orula
Mother's love is blindOyá always defends his children with courage!
Orula advises in Ogbe Otura: Never be ambitious and everything will be left over!
Ika Irete Never reveal the secrets that save you from the enemy!
In Ogbe Otura Obatalá blessed the Yagruma Doing Ebbó you win!
Ika Irete: pride attracts doom The fish is punished for living in the water!
Why does Shango have to carry Oggue? Pataki by Ogunda Odi
Odun Meji: The Shishirikú and the trap of Eshú DO NOT mistrust Ifá!
Thanks to Ika Iroso the Babalawos have Osun. Meet the Pataki!
Inle is the son of Yemayá Ika Irete and the religious Councils of the Sign!
In Ika Ejiogbe Oshosi hunted the snake to make Ebbo of evolution
In Ogbe Otura the hunter became rich by following Orula's advice
Ika Ejiogbe: Where a woman gives birth from scare Advice from this sign!
2 Patakis by Ogbe Otura We must stay away from selfishness and lies!
Ogbe Otura: Why did Olofin punish humanity with Death?
Orula and Obatalá cursed the Rat for ungrateful and treacherous
Why did Orula curse the Dog to live under the command of Man?
The birth of Abita in Ogbe Otura ► What gifts did Obatalá give him?
In Ogbe Otura the Liar was crowned King fulfilling the Ebbó
Why were the sons of Eleguá and Oggún punished in Ogbe Otura?
The Babalawo is Olofin's envoy ► Advice from the Ogbe Tua Sign
In Ogbe Otura Ifá prohibits keeping secrets ► Tips from this Odun
How did the fortune teller Orula manage to convince Olofi to live on Earth?
The Yoruba Cap, a sacred religious heritage ►Ogbe Otura sign
Ogbe Otrupon: Olofin blessed Orunmila's hands with Ashe to heal
Advice from Ogbe Otura ► Lying can lead to the Grave
The success that Oshún gives is multiplied by sharing: Advice from Ogbe Irete
How was Ozain del Monte's charcoal spell stopped?
Why did Obatala curse Cao in Ogbe Osa? The betrayal was NOT forgiven
The hunter made Ebbó and prospered thanks to Orula Advice from Ogbe Osa!
Ogbe Osa ► With the help of Eleguá the businessman stopped the Osogbo
In Ogbe Osa, Osain del Monte ate monkey Divine Justice!
Ogbe Osa ► The Ifá where Kawó Silé is sacrificed ram
The 3 Eggun Kings wanted to enslave Ogbe Osa but Babalú saved him
2 Patakis to learn more about the odun Ogbe Tumako: wise advice
Why did Oduwá come down to Earth covered with a white sheet?
Ika Iwori where Oggún wanted to drink Otí The curse of drinking too much!
The avarice breaks the bag! Ogbe Oche lost everything for his ambitious wife
The Lion played Dead to defeat the other animals in Obge Osa
Ejiogbe: Why is the Ram tied to the Rope and is tied to the Pole?
In Odun Ika Iroso, Ifá Prohibits the ingestion of Alcoholic Beverages
The Iku Foundation was born in Ogbe Osa. Do you know this Pataki Yoruba?
Ogbe Ika: You have to sacrifice yourself to get what you want in this life
Ika Meyi: Orula danced with the heads of her Enemies thanks to the Ebbó
Ejiogbe: What happened when women got sick from working so much?
In Ogbe Osa there is only room for a single King and the traitor falls into the trap
Oshún's Betrayal of Ogún With the Ebbó the Liar is discovered!
Ika Iroso: The young man who lost an ear for disobeying his father
Ika Irete won the War against her Enemies. Whoever makes it pays!
Pataki: The elephant embodies the enraged spirit of Olofin in the bush
Ogbe Okana: Where the Prickly Pear gets its spines with the help of Orula
3 Patakis of the sign of Ifá Ika Iroso that advise discipline and respect
