Who is Obatala Orisaala?
Origin — How Obatala Orisaala Became Orisa
This form of Obatala came when people needed a reminder that creation is ongoing. He became the divine artisan who keeps the world aligned.
Sacred Stories & Myths
A myth tells of Obatala Orisaala restoring the balance between day and night after it was disturbed. Another recounts his counsel to a young priest who sought to mend a broken community.
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