Orunmila (oh-ROON-mee-lah)
African Deity
Orunmila
Orunmila is the orisha of wisdom, fate, and divination, custodian of Ifá—the sacred system of knowledge through which destiny is interpreted and balanced. He was present at the creation of the world, bearing the blueprints of existence. With calm authority, he reads the coded fabric of life, advising other orisha and humans alike.
He is neither aloof nor cold. Orunmila acts through his babalawo, priest-diviners who interpret his will with cowrie shells. He teaches that no fate is fixed—that knowledge is the first tool of freedom. His devotees seek clarity, not answers; and alignment, not control.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Orunmila appears as an ageless sage in robes of white and indigo. His hands move constantly—counting, blessing, inscribing. His face is serene, eyes clouded with inner light, and a chain of cowries hangs from his waist.
Mental characteristics
Sexuality
His love is cerebral and precise. He bonds with those who seek understanding over possession. Intimacy with him is rhythmic, thoughtful, and ceremonial—built through knowing, speaking, and deep listening.
Lineage
Species
Ethnicity
Realm
Date of Birth
Evos Todhchaí
Gheydh
Gheydh
Children
Sex
Male
Sexuality
Celestiaphilic
