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Atotô Obaluaê!

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Healing

Omolú

The lord of healing and the earth

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Omolú, also called Obaluaê, is the orisha of healing and illness, lord of the earth. He covers the wounds of body and soul, teaching humility and transformation.

History

It is said that Omolú covered his body with straw to hide his wounds and, once healed, became lord of health and sickness. He is the physician of the poor, who turns pain into healing.

Domains and dominions

  • Healing
  • Health
  • Earth

Symbols and colours

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Traditional offerings

Candles

  • Vela branca
  • Vela preta

Plants

  • Folha de mostarda
  • Comigo-ninguém-pode
  • Tansagem

Foods

  • Pipoca (doburu)
  • Feijão preto
  • Amendoim

Drinks

  • Água
  • Vinho tinto
  • Água de coco