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OLOKUN
Olokun is the Orisha of the ocean. In Yorubaland Olokun refers to the entire ocean, mainly the unreachable depths of the sea, with Yemoja governing the top. The ocean is seen as governed by Yemoja and Olokun. The name means Owner (Olo) of Oceans (Okun).
He is depicted as an androgynous orisha that can turn into any shape or form. Often seen as half man and half fish. Olokun is not the feminine aspect of Yemoja and should not be confused with this Orisha as there are Orisha homes that recognize him as such. The manifestation of Olokun is even confused with that of Erinle at times, as their colors are similiar , but remember Erinle dwells at the coastlines and Olokun governs the depths of the Ocean.
He is represented by both the living and the dead. Olokun’s kingdom is one of the biggest cemeteries ever. Everything sinks to the bottom of the ocean. Its there where Yemoja gives him all the cadavers of the world that happens in her waters.
Olokun signifies unfathomable wisdom. That is, the instinct that there is something worth knowing, perhaps more than can ever be learned, especially the spiritual sciences that explain birth, life, death and afterlife. Olokun also governs material wealth, psychic abilities, dreaming, meditation, mental health and water-based healing. Olokun is one of many Orisa known to help women that desire children. People that want to maintain power or desire political ascension also recognize Olokun.
Olokun is petitioned especially for health. He is the Orisha that is seeked for water-based healing, when someone is taken to the sea to be healed in anyway.
His color is blue with off white. His number is 7 or 9.
Olokun is received for blessings, health and prosperity. His offerings are taken and deposited into the sea. Offerings include roosters, drakes , pigeons, gooses.
Often Olokun works in consort with Oya, the Orisha who governs the winds of change to bring transformation of all kinds. For example, floods are brought by wind, and wealth in the form of new ideas, children, or money brings transformation.