Who is Osi?
Left-Handedness as Sacred; The Divine Power of the Left Side
Origin — How Osi Became Orisa
In Yoruba tradition, Osi is known as Left-Handedness as Sacred; The Divine Power of the Left Side. In many houses of practice, the story is understood as both historical memory and spiritual instruction, showing how divine authority is established through sacrifice, wisdom, and righteous conduct.
Sacred Stories & Myths
Osi is remembered through oral traditions, praise poetry, and regional worship practices. Recited narratives often emphasize consequences, restoration, and the principle that character determines the quality of destiny.
More Regional & Local Orisa
Osogbo
Guardian Spirit of Osogbo City; He Who Guards the Sacred Town
Ewi
Voice of the Creator; The Divine Poet; Tongue of Sacred Knowledge
Asabi
air
Asabi is the Orisa of pre-ordained destiny — the divine force that gov
Ogun Meji
The Double Iron; The Ifa Signature of War and Metal
Yemoo
air
Yemoo is the female consort of Obatala in traditions that express the
Osanyin Kekere
forest
Osanyin Kekere is the child-healing avatar of Osanyin — gentle, small,
Alagbara
fire
Alagbara is the personified principle of concentrated divine power — à
Emi Esu
air
Emi Esu is the invisible, spirit-form of Esu — the divine breath that
