45 Paths of Obatala

THE LUCKY MOJO ESOTERIC ARCHIVEa cache of captured internet text files pertaining to occult, mystical, and spiritual subjects. ESOTERIC | RELIGION | AFRICAN | SANTERIA 45 PATHS of OBATALA by Hector Izaguirre From the usenet newsgroup alt.religion.orisha, December, 2000: The book "Obatala: El Padre Creador del Hombre" by Hector Izaguirre, (1998, Editorial Panapo de Venezuela, C.A.) lists 45 "caminos de Obatala." With the help of Babelfish, I've given them here in English, although some terms were not translatable by the software. -- Kevin Filan ([email protected]) FIRST PATH: OBATALA ORISHA AYE Here we find the purest and most mystical aspect of Obatala. S/he is feminine and born of the sea. S/he is represented by means of a large shell, named Okinkonko. In Santeria this path is tied to the Orisha Ochun. The necklace for its adoration is fashioned with twenty-five stones (?) the color of egg yolk and (to make the connection?) you sacrifice white doves. SECOND PATH: OBATALA ORISHANLA Is imagined as a trembling old woman who wants to be covered with a white sheet. She protects you from traps and has large hands She eats cocoa butter. Her necklace is made with egg-yolk yellow and ivory. In Santeria she is syncretized with St. Anne. THIRD PATH: OBATALA IGBA IBO When you want to request something from him. His necklace is made with eight red beads and sixteen white. aggressive warrior. TENTH PATH: OBATALA AYAGGUNA Is male and represented by an intrepid. EIGHTH PATH: OBATALA EFUN YOBI In the past he was worshipped in ways which are forgotten today. SEVENTH PATH: OBATALA OBA MORO Represented by an old person and represents the pain and sacrifice necessary to reach one's goals. you must place sixteen parrot feathers on your head. ELEVENTH PATH: OBATALA ALAGUEMA He is He is a . SIXTH PATH: OBATALA ACHO His presence stimulates the dance and directs the rhythms. soldier and wears a red waistband. FIFTH PATH: OBATALA OCHA GRINAN He is the messenger of Olofi. (Sube y baja la montana)? Represented by the Crucified Christ. and those who manage to see it are left blind. Represents patience and humility. It is symbolized by an old person with wrinkles and white hair. NINTH PATH: OBATALA YEKU YEKU The protector of health. It was he who gave man speech and taught him proper ways of sexual practice(?). He is the inventor of carpentry and is the protector of mothers. He raises the mountains from the low places. Is represented by a crown of thorns. FOURTH PATH: OBATALA OBA LUFON Represents the sun and is identified with Jesus of Nazareth.Represents divine thought and is symbolized by the eye of Divine Providence. Is syncretized with Jesus Christ in his 33rd year. syncretized with the Holy Trinity. It was he who taught man to weave with needles. He is clothed in white and carries a sword. Its necklace is made of white beads with balls of mother of pearl and ivory. represented by San Jose de la Montana. It cannot be seen. Uses a cane and is most fine and elegant. He is also considered a soldier (guerrero) and he taught to Orula the secrets of (de pelar el name). secrets which no man knows. Is old and calm (apacible) and must have much light. directs the contacts of the Orishas with the world EIGHTEENTH PATH: OBATALA OBALABI Is female and is the one in charge of announcements. by striking a silver-plated triangle. FIFTEENTH PATH: OBATALA OKEILU Lives in high places and grants houses to the (desposeidos). She lives in the deserts and is owner of monkeys. TWELFTH PATH: OBATALA TALABI Is female and identified with indifference. Protects boats arriving at port. Is illuminated with oil lamps and S/he is attracted Lives in the center of the sea and has Protects children and is . takes a silver chain with nine doves and dresses in red and white. syncretized with Saint Rita de Casia. She wears a crown with sixteen shells and carries a bow and arrow. Is related to friendship and protection.Owns the ceiba and is tied to visions. FOURTEENTH PATH: OBATALA AYALUA Functions as the exterminator. SIXTEENTH PATH: OBATALA OLUFON Protector of speech and oratory. THIRTEENTH PATH: OBATALA ONDO Is female and a virgin. NINETEENTH PATH: OBATALA ELEFURO S/he is the protector of the oil. TWENTIETH PATH: OBATALA ORISHA YEYE Protector of femininity and represented by a beautiful woman. Lives in the rocky places bordering the sea. Is also a messenger of Olofi. and for that reason is tied to Santa Lucia and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. SEVENTEENTH PATH: OBATALA AGUINYAN Is very little known. lives behind a curtain. Is symbolized by a crown of white stones with sixteen parrot feathers. all adorned with palm leaves. Symbolized by a silver cane upon which is placed a cross. and a sun with sixteen rays.TWENTY-FIRST PATH: OBATALA OBON Is in charge of the souls of the departed. TWENTY-SECOND PATH: OBATALA OBANLA Is female and lights the pathways. Is identified with the Immaculate Conception. a book. TWENTY-THIRD PATH: OBATALA AYCALAMBO Represents a drunkard. Their (?) necklaces are made of coral and fourteen clear and blue crystals. Wears handkerchiefs of many colors. TWENTY-FIFTH PATH: OBATALA YEMMU The Mother. protects potters. TWENTY-SIXTH PATH: OBATALA AGGUIDAI The messenger who takes petitions to Obatala. TWENTY-SEVENTH PATH: OBATALA EYUARO An unalterable and immovable Saint. Lives in the water and takes a (botecito) of Stimulates consent or (mimosidad) Necklace is white with THIRTIETH PATH: OBATALA EURURU The advisor of young people. Lives in a tinaja (?) covered with shells She is given a crown. where it hides a secret golden scarab. with a key and an anchor. Is given a small metal chest. sections of colors. a silver cane TWENTY-FOURTH PATH: OBATALA ORISCHA IWIN Protects the door of Obatala's palace. . tin. TWENTY-EIGHTH PATH: OBATALA AYENOLU Stimulates calm.Lleva collar de dieciseis azabaches y se le prenden ocho velas). TWENTY-NINTH PATH: OBATALA ABANY Protector of the blind. a pen. a horse. Takes a necklace of sixteen jet beads and is pledged to him with eight candles (? -. Has the original secrets of Egypt. It is near the heads of those who are dying. Carries arrows. its crown is decorated with THIRTY-EIGHTH PATH: OBATALA OCHA ORULU The king of metals.THIRTY-FIRST PATH: OBATALA OSHEREILBO Is male and female. four parrot feathers. an expert warrior and ancient (tembloroso). Represented by two machetes. his sopera is wrapped with a silver chain THIRTY-NINTH PATH: OBATALA ALABALACHE Represents the oracles of Obatala and knows the past. one crown. and is adorned with many shells and parrot feathers. ivory. FORTY-FIRST PATH: OBATALA OCHALUFON . Guide to the seashells. and a carved figure of a woman in wood. two whips. FORTIETH PATH: OBATALA ANA SUARE Magnificent in suffering (? Es sufrido y soberbio). a lance and a shield. present and future. Wears red and white. THIRTY-SEVENTH PATH: OBATALA OLOYU OKUNI Ruler over human eyes. THIRTY-FIFTH PATH: OBATALA BIBI NIKE Is represented by an enormously large cyclops and represents the fight for difficult things. and one crucifix. Represented by a mounted lead doll (a tin soldier on a horse?) carrying sixteen seashells. THIRTY-THIRD PATH: OBATALA OYU ALUEKO Is a diviner. two lances. THIRTY-FOURTH PATH: OBATALA EDEGU Is king of the earth. Manifests with a sword. THIRTY-SECOND PATH: OBATALA OYE LADE Is a hunter. THIRTY-SIXTH PATH: OBATALA EKANIKE Guardian of the town. carries (un tarro de venado). You put a horn full of gunpowder outside its sopera. FORTY-THIRD PATH: OBATALA AIRANIKE Warrior and companion of (arcoiris?). takes a silver tongue. boboroshi. Send comments to the Esoteric Archivist: nagasiva@luckymojo. FORTY-SECOND PATH: OBATALA OGAN Guards Obatala's back and is always near the sopresa. sex magic. The text itself is presumed to be © 2000 Hector Izaguirre.The deity who taught man how to speak. the eclectic and eccentric author of all the above web pages nagasiva yronwode: tyaginator. SEARCH THIS SITE: a local search engine and a named link to each Lucky Mojo page Lucky Mojo Site Map: a descriptive entry-level index to the whole Lucky Mojo pile Lucky W Amulet Archive Home Page: an online museum of folk-magic charms Sacred Sex Home Page: essays on tantra yoga.religion. lorax666. sixteen (corojos?) and is washed with green coconuts. ! 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Rides a wooden It goes mounted on a horse and His necklace has ========================================================= Note: This article was compiled by from four separate posts made by Kevin FIlan to the usenet newsgroup alt.