The Eku Ifa is a dried, whole-bodied rat used in Yoruba religious traditions and related practices such as Santeria (Regla de Ocha) and Candomblé. Considered a sacred ritual item, it is offered during ebo (sacrifice) to Orunmila and other Orisha as prescribed by Ifa divination.
Eku Ifa plays an important role in:
Maintaining balance between the spiritual and physical worlds
Consecrating shrines and ritual spaces
Supporting spiritual manifestations and requests during divination
Appeasing deities and aligning with Orunmila’s wisdom
Its name, “Eku,” likely refers to its rat-like dried form, symbolizing humility, sacrifice, and the giving of life force to sustain harmony between humans and the divine.
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