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:
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Maintaining balance between the spiritual and physical worlds
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Consecrating shrines and ritual spaces
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Supporting spiritual manifestations and requests during divination
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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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