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The Ilé as Spiritual Womb: Mentorship, Ritual, and Community in Yorùbá Tradition
In Yorùbá tradition, the ilé is more than a house—it is a sacred womb where apprentices are shaped through ritual, mentorship, and ancestral wisdom. Inside these spiritual compounds, seekers of Ifá and Òrìṣà traditions engage in daily practice, moral discipline, and communal ceremony, emerging with deeper alignment to their Orí inú (inner head) and ayànmọ̀ (destiny). What does it mean to grow inside a sacred house? This article explores the journey.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 11, 20243 min read
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