Iyami Aje Birds

Iyami osoronga are commonly known as the witches of the night. The existence and propitiation of iyami osoronga is exclusive to the traditional ifá practice, since they are not known outside. The iyami became known as the mistresses of the birds and their fame as great witches associated them with the darkness of night; That is why they are also called eleyé, and owls. As the orishas represent some element of nature, the yami they are seen in birds and cats.

There is an initiation in the cult of iyami. May 20, 2020 · it is said by our elders that even the crown of an oba, a king, suggests that the use of the birds (eyele) represent the iyami and is a huge part of the sanctification of the.