Gẹlẹdẹ and Its Roots in Odu Ifá: A Sacred Perspective

The Gẹlẹdẹ spectacle, like many Yoruba cultural and spiritual practices, finds its philosophical and mythological grounding in Odu Ifá, the sacred corpus of divination and wisdom. By drawing from the 256 Odu Ifá, Gẹlẹdẹ is deeply intertwined with teachings about harmony, respect for elders, communal stability, and the spiritual authority of women. This section highlights specific […]