Òrìşà Oko Õgùn Fé'yè Wé'yè
This verse can be heard in this youtube video between these timestamps: 1:46 - 2:15
This verse can be heard in this youtube video between these timestamps: 0:00 - 0:59
CALL:
| common spelling | common pronunciation |
|---|---|
| Òrìşà Oko õgùn fé’yè wé’yè taní mo wí mo rú mã rí ‘wo. | Orisha Oh-koh o-goon feh-yeh weh-yeh tah-nee mo wee mo roo ma-ree-wo |
| Selected head of the farm, medicine wanted for survival | |
| The one who caressed for survival is who I speak to, who I incite | |
| I will see the one versed in mystery | |
| Òrìşà Oko aféfé ya wo (è)’mí taní mo wí mo rú mã rí’wo | Orisha Oh-koh ah feh-feh yah woh (ee)’me tah-nee mo wee mo roo ma-ree-wo |
| Selected head of the farm, wind that burst in, | |
| Spirit who I speak to, who I incite; | |
| I will see the one versed in mystery. |
RESPONSE:
Same as call.
RESOURCES:
- Chapter Orisha Oko, Song 9; Orin Orisa: Songs for Selected Heads by John Mason
- T. Altmann, verse 55, “OGUN FELE GUELE”
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