Olokun in the Yoruba pantheon is a mystery, there is not much to say about this orisha who keeps secret depths, where his home is, and where he was condemned to live.
In African cultures, the deity of Olokun is manifested as androgynous, that is, it has different representations according to its sex.
It is perceived through its masculine characteristics in the Yoruba culture and in other, feminine ones (Ifé).
Regardless of his sex, Olokun also manifests in his forms a body that is half fish and the other half, man.
Through the years, Olokun has been able to decipher little, even so, it is revered for its great power, since it offers the religious above all health and stability.
And it is that while man cannot unveil all the mysteries that exist and are hidden in the deep sea, little will he be able to know and understand about the true secrets of this Orisha.
Part of the powers hidden within the meaning of Olokun is that it was right in the waters of Olokun, where all life, the universe, originated.
What is Olokun's story? Why does it live at the bottom of the sea?
Olokun is a very reserved orisha, his temperament is compulsive and violent, so no one dares to irritate him and we owe him all our respect.
Even in African nations he is seen as the most feared and dangerous of the Orishas.
It is an orisha of power, mystery, strength, abundance and health, these are the main attributes of the Orisha Olokun, who is recognized by the energy that his deity emanates.
One of the Yoruba legends where his calamitous character and his great anger are represented, marks a flood in history, where demonstrating his great power in a fit of rage against the great Olodumare, the supreme god; Olokun attacked all of humanity almost destroying it with the power of his waters.
The only way to control the great devastation and the wrath of Olokun was to chain him forever at the bottom of the sea, where he still lives, and from there he moves the waters of the world and the natural phenomena that are unleashed towards the earth.
Its mysterious energy comes and goes, but Olokun always provides wealth, fortune, balance and above all health.
Communication with Olokun is generally carried out through Yemayá the mother of the world, also owner of ocean waters, but who lives on the surface of the sea.
- Their colors The main ones are: white, light green and blue.
- The greeting Olokun is Maferefun Olokun! which means: Praise Olokun!
Olokun Syncretism
In the Rule of Osha or Santeria Olokun has no syncretism, but is related all the time in religion to the power of Yemayá. Even a single deity is believed in some African cults.
Prayer to Olokun, God of the ocean
Because of his great power and dire energy, it takes a lot of respect and caution to summon Olokun.
I salute the Lady of the Oceans.
I salute the Lady of the Oceans whose grandeur I cannot comprehend.
Olokun, my faith is as great as the amount of water in the seas.
In the same way, May there be peace in my ways!
Olokun, unchanging spirit Whom I revere with great respect!
Ashé!
Original Prayer
"I was going olokun faith mi lo're
Iba olokun omó re wa s and fun oyi o
Olokun nu ni o si o ki e lu re ye toray
B'omi ta 'afi
B'emi ta'afi
Olokun ni 'ka him
mo mane
"A s e, a s e, a s e!"