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The Sacred Art of Pouring Libation in Yorùbá and Diasporic Orisha Traditions
Pouring libation—known in Yorùbá as ìtù omi or omi tútù—is a sacred act of calling the ancestors, cooling the path, and restoring spiritual balance. Rooted in Yorùbá tradition and echoed across the African diaspora, libation offers remembrance, protection, and alignment with divine order. Whether through fresh water or sacred prayer, this ritual invites calm, clarity, and connection between the living and the ancestral realm.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 11, 20245 min read
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