Osun
Osun is the messenger of Obatala and Olofi, he obtains powers and knowledge of Divination. He is one who watches over the heads of the believers. He is one of the warriors received in initiation(apart from Ellegua, Ogun, and Ochosi.) He is a watchman of Obatala and does not posses anyone in a trance. He does not have his own Eleke(beaded necklace). He is to alert us of any danger in our surroundings and let us know of threats in our spiritual being.
Osun is recognizable since he takes place in a white metal rooster on a cup that sits on a tall pedestal. There are small chains hanging down and it has a heavy base.
Attributes:
Osun is associated with the four colors of red, yellow, blue and white. He is St.John the Baptist and celebrates his day as June 24. His day is Thursday and his numbers are 16 and 24. He accepts fruits and as sacrifices, the dove and the animals of the other warriors.
Osun is recognizable since he takes place in a white metal rooster on a cup that sits on a tall pedestal. There are small chains hanging down and it has a heavy base.
Attributes:
Osun is associated with the four colors of red, yellow, blue and white. He is St.John the Baptist and celebrates his day as June 24. His day is Thursday and his numbers are 16 and 24. He accepts fruits and as sacrifices, the dove and the animals of the other warriors.