THE ORISHA BABALU-AYE
HEY SPIRITUAL FAMILY DID YOU KNOW?
Babalu-Aye was exceedingly fond of women? Orfinmila, the tile owner of divination, advised him: "Today is Holy Thursday, do not fornicate since you will offend Olofi [God J." Babalu-Aye paid no attention and lay with one of his many lovers. The next day, his whole body was covered with sores. The women begged God to save him, but He did not listen and Babalu-Aye died. Ochun felt sorry for Babalu-Aye and told Orunmila to smear her best honey on the walls of Olofi's palace. When Olofi tasted Ochun's honey he immediately wanted more. Ochun responded: "I will not give you any more of my honey unless you bring Babalu-Aye to life." God complied and Lazarus was resurrected thanks to Ochun's intervention.
