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Ìrosùn-Òtúrúpọ̀n

Ìrosùn-Òtúrúpọ̀n

Overview

The body gives a warning. The figure links health to conduct, and advises treatment, patience and attention to what has been neglected.

Governing Influences

  • Ìrosùn Méjì — blood, sacrifice, warning, consequence (Ṣàngó / Ọya)
  • Òtúrúpọ̀n Méjì — illness and healing, secrets of the body, patience (Ọbàtálá / Ọ̀rúnmìlà)

Guidance

Take health problems seriously and treat them early.

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Ìrosùn-Òtúrúpọ̀n is one of the 240 Omo Odù formed by combining two of the 16 principal Odù Méjì. Naming conventions for Omo Odù can vary between Ifá lineages; this entry uses a systematic right–left naming for clarity.