EGUNGUN VERSES Ifá Traditional
EGUNGUN VERSES Ifá Traditional
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DIFFERENT ODU
WHAT THEY TALK ABOUT
EGUNGUN
OWONRIN OGBE
1. Ifá says that no one will be able to expose the secrets of the life of the person for whom
this Odù is revealed. Ifá warns that there will be people who will try everything to
trying to expose this person's secrets, but their efforts will be useless, this
the person will continue to become stronger every day, so that nothing will remain to
mercy of your opponents. Ifá advises to offer 3 roosters to Ifá as Ebo and
money, a rooster to Èsù Odara and another rooster to Egúngún.
Translation:
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2. Ifá warns to offer Ebo so that economic gains may manifest. Ifá says that
the person to whom this Odù has been revealed has lost their way and is found
without a clear direction, Ifá will make this person find their destiny again. Ifá
promises this person big financial gains. Ifá also warns this one.
a person to make continuous offerings to Egúngún. This person must understand
completely that the blessings of positive economic events are linked to
the continuous propitiation to Egúngún. Ifá warns to offer Ebo with 9 roosters, 9
chickens, 9 guineas, 9 pigeons, and money. He also needs to serve Egúngún.
with a lot of Akara, bean cake, moinmoin, bean pudding, Ekuru,
cakes made with beans but without salt, oil or pepper, also Éko.Lo
It is better that all members of the household contribute to the offering of
this Ebo.
I am fine
The father is angry.
Kinrindin kinrindin
It is good that you are taking care of your father.
One gets lost on the way before reaching the right path.
This is the Ifá message for Aje
Who was supposed to go celebrate the Egúngún festival in Oje
You must stop in Oje
He was advised to do Ebo
He fulfilled
When a child has eaten and is satisfied
He will show his stomach to his parents
Kinrindin kinrindin
If a child has eaten and is satisfied
He will show his stomach to his parents.
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3.Ifá tells the person for whom this Odù has been revealed, what they have been doing.
changes or wrong things throughout his life. Ifá says he will resume the path
correct in his life. For this reason, he should never allow anyone again.
divert him from his path. Ifá warns this person to perform Ebo with a goat.
adult and money. It also needs to serve Ifá with an adult goat, too.
serve Egúngún with a rooster, a goat, or a ram. Ifá also warns
take into account the advice or messages from younger people.
Therefore, Ifá says:
If we are silent
Everyone's body should be at peace.
Day for the Spirits
I am Oje
You will enter the market tomorrow.
This is what they said to do.
You make a vow, you fulfill it.
If you don't pay attention
It is not known.
Day for Eegun
You will go to Oje
You will come home from Oje
These children will take me to the bottom.
This is the place we are.
You all have made me into a fool.
It is a cook
This is where you are
You won't forget me when I go.
You are right
This is where you are.
If we remain silent
All our problems will still be with us.
This is the Ifá message for Egúngún
When I was traveling to the land of Oje
He would pass through Oje on his way home.
He was warned to offer Ebo
If we do not lose our way
We will not know the way
It was the message of Ifá for Egúngún
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When he went to the land of Oje
I would pass through Oje on my way home.
He was advised to offer Ebo.
He did it
Now children, they will take me to Koto
To Kooto from where we come
You are the one who will take me to Koto.
To Kooto from where we come.
Ogbe-Owonrin
4. Ifá tells the person to whom this Odù has been revealed, that they will be more popular and
bigger than the people around him, he will be a person who will be able to have more
gains and better status than the other people around them. Ifá assures that
this person will overcome all their problems. Ifá assures success to this person and
victory over anyone who intends to be an obstacle. Ifá warns that
It should offer, like Ebo, many edible materials.
Kasai fese fe
Day for the liberation of mankind
The day for the festival of the ancestors
Translation:
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They will run
Human beings will run to make an offering to Egúngún
5. Ifá tells the person for whom this Odù has been revealed that they will prosper in their
life. Ifá says that there is a particular friend with whom they are always together, it's like
a close and trusted person. Ifá tells him that he is a very good person, so
that, both parties must ensure that nothing disrupts that relationship since
Both have reasons to be happy and common interests.
Translation:
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The Witch is Coming
6.Ifá tells the person to whom this Odù is revealed that there is a need to have the
fruit of a womb. Ifá says in this particular Odù, the woman must foster
for Egúngún in a substantial and abundant way so that it can remain
pregnant.
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Ogbè Wisdom
7. Ifá foresees many blessings for the person to whom this Odù is revealed. Egúngún
is the one who will help this person achieve success and blessings in their life.
Ebo: 2 Guineas, 2 Doves, 2 Roosters, and a lot of money for the sacrifice. Serving Ifá with
a Hen. If this is done, the benefits will be assured.
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8. Ifá says that it sees the need for the one to whom this Odù is revealed to carry out Ebo and...
the same time to promote Egúngún in a great way to be able to obtain
many good things that are coming their way, Ifá warns that this person might
He will make a business trip. And favorable events or changes will manifest in his
destiny. Therefore, Ifá says:
Ebo: 1 Guinea, 2 Doves, 2 Roosters and a lot of money for the sacrifice. Serve Ifá
with a hen. If this is done, good things will manifest.
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Water of the Irosun
9. Ifá tells the person to whom this Odù is revealed, to investigate their lineage and who they are.
his ancestors, and to know through Ifá. Ifá also says that there is an Egúngún in
particular which can give him many things that the person wants to achieve.
Translation:
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Owonri-Oturupon
10. Ifá predicts blessings of fertility. This person needs to honor Egúngún and
to make a garment especially designed for Egúngún to help him with his
wishes to have children. Therefore, Ifá says:
2 guineas, 2 roosters, Kola Nut (Obi Abata), Bitter Kola (Orogbo) liquor and
a lot of money. If this is done, positive events will manifest.
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The Altar of Wealth
11.Ifá warns the person to whom this Odù is revealed, to go and perform service for
that different forms of ire manifest. Ifá says that the realization of the goals and
Blessings will be achieved through Egúngún. Ifá warns to offer Ebo with 4.
Roosters, 4 Doves and money. After this, serve Egúngún with a Ram.
big, 9 Akara, 9 Éko.
Translation:
Ebo: Serve Egúngún with èko, 9 cooked beans, a large ram. Serve to
Ifá with a Hen. If this is done, the blessings are guaranteed.
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12. Ifá says that this person wants to achieve things in their life with the support of
other people, this person must be initiated into Ifá and the second Òrìsà as well
Important is Egúngún. This person must have their own Egúngún and promote it.
constantly, many good things will come into their life, even if the person
It is initiated in Ifá (ITENIFA) or Ikosedaye (Esèntáyé). Therefore, Ifá says:
Translation:
Serve Egúngún with 9 bean cakes and 9 Éko, then give a ram.
Serve Ifá with a chicken together with Orí.
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Oturupon-Ogunda
13. Ifá says that it foresees victory and avoidance of a premature death, even
during ITENIFA or AKOSEDAYE. This person must necessarily perform
And listen to all the warnings to avoid a premature death and overcome the
enemies. If this is done, victory will happen.
Sitting on a chair
Large chair
The larger one is getting bigger while the smaller one is getting smaller.
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You are part of the attackers from the village of Ife Abuwe
Otonporo, I am part of them.
I am part of the attackers of the town of Ife Abuwe.
I warned the inhabitants of the town of Ife Abuwe.
But they refused to listen
Otonporo I am part of this.
Serve Egúngún with 9 Éko, 9 face cakes. Serve Ifá with a hen.
set with Orí. 2 roosters and money for the sacrifice. Victory is guaranteed.
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Ifá is not consulted for the house.
Bábálawo surely must serve
It makes no difference whether Ifá is consulted at home or not.
This Ifá was consulted for Òrúnmìlà
When I was marching to the village of the masks
He was warned to offer Ebo
He did it
15.Ifá says that life will turn into happiness, joy, and prestige for whoever has this Odù.
it is revealed. Ifá says that people will give him the necessary prestige, they will treat him with
respect and will place you in the legitimate and prestigious position you deserve. In
In view of this, it is necessary to make Ebo with all the materials that Ifá determines.
group (Arùkòré) and promote Egúngún and Ifápara so that the blessings are
manifest.
The one who removes the Ifá accounts to enter the sacred place of Egúngún.
He did divination for Òrúnmìlà
When I was marching on a spiritual mission to the house of Alapinni
He was warned to offer Ebo
He fulfilled it
My mother is an Oje, she is devoted to the masquerade.
My father is an Ope, he is devoted to the masquerade.
I am also Atinukola, the son of Edú.
Do not deceive me with the function of the masquerade, I understand Awo.
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16. Ifá predicts victory for the one to whom this Odù is revealed, Ifá says that this person is
in the midst of enemies. If this person makes the requested sacrifices.
appropriately will have victory assured.
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