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    An Apetebi is the wife of a Babalawo, or priest of Ifa. Through a ritual marriage ceremony called Isode, the Ide of Ifa is tied to the woman, spiritually protecting her from evil forces. As the wife of a Babalawo, an Apetebi takes on several important roles, including keeping the temple of Ifa clean, making offerings for herself and family, divining for clients in her husband's absence if knowledgeable, feeding and chanting oriki for her husband's ori, teaching others about Ifa, living according to the tenants of Ifa, showing great respect to apprentices, elders and colleagues of her husband's, and more. The roles of an Apetebi

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    Description of the roles and responsibilities of an Apetebi in the Yoruba religion of Ifa.

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    An Apetebi is the wife of a Babalawo, or priest of Ifa. Through a ritual marriage ceremony called Isode, the Ide of Ifa is tied to the woman, spiritually protecting her from evil forces. As the wife of a Babalawo, an Apetebi takes on several important roles, including keeping the temple of Ifa clean, making offerings for herself and family, divining for clients in her husband's absence if knowledgeable, feeding and chanting oriki for her husband's ori, teaching others about Ifa, living according to the tenants of Ifa, showing great respect to apprentices, elders and colleagues of her husband's, and more. The roles of an Apetebi

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    Apetebi

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    An Apetebi is the wife of a Babalawo, or priest of Ifa. Through a ritual marriage ceremony called Isode, the Ide of Ifa is tied to the woman, spiritually protecting her from evil forces. As the wife of a Babalawo, an Apetebi takes on several important roles, including keeping the temple of Ifa clean, making offerings for herself and family, divining for clients in her husband's absence if knowledgeable, feeding and chanting oriki for her husband's ori, teaching others about Ifa, living according to the tenants of Ifa, showing great respect to apprentices, elders and colleagues of her husband's, and more. The roles of an Apetebi

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    Aboru Aboye Abosise

    Apetebi is the wife of Orunmila and the wife of a Babalawo. A woman becomes an
    Apetebi by performing the ritual marriage to Orunmila and the Babalawo called Isode.
    This is where they tie the Ide of If a to her. This Ide protects her spiritually from all
    Ajogun(Evil Forces).

    Below are a succinct descriptions of the roles an Apetebi adopt:

    - Keeps the temple of Ifa clean.


    -Make Orun Ifa or Ose Ifa for herself and family
    -In charge of Ifa and Ifa related function in her Babalawo's absence(If she knows how,
    she may even divine for her Babalawo's clients)
    -Feed the Ori of her Babalawo
    -Chant the Oriki for her Babalawo
    - Speak about Ifa to people unknowing about Ifa.
    -Learn about Ifa and Orunmila, and live the tenants of Ifa.
    -Remember Apetebi is a position of great respect and must behave as such.
    - Respect Omo Awos(Apprentices), Agba Awos(Elders) and Egbe Awo(Pairs or
    Colleagues) of her Babalawo.

    I leave the floor for all those more knowing and myself to add and or take away from
    what I have listed. Forgive any errors or inadequacies on my part.

    Gbogbo Ire ooo


    Onifade

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