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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
There are six classes within the School of Orisa Studies, each with its own
focus. When you enroll in the Amethyst Class, you have access to ALL
educational resources within the School of Orisa Studies. As you move from
Amethyst to Salt of the Earth, you have less access.
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1. Pre Activities
2. Odu Main Lesson
3. Class-Specific Exercises
Salt of the Earth
Copper
Brass
Silver
Gold
Amethyst
4. Follow up Activities
BEFORE YOU START
Read the Story Summary and Main Themes for an overview of the
m o s t i m p o r t a n t i d e a s . Y o u m a y d i s c o v e r o th e r s a s w e l l .
story summary
O g e l e b o w a s a w a r r i o r w h o s e m o th e r
was a member Iyami Osoronga. She
was determined to kill his wives and
c h i l d r e n b u t h e p r o t e c t e d th e m w i th
his powerful charms. While Ogelebo
w a s a w a y , h e h i d h i s f a m il y i n a tr e e
h o u s e . W h e n h i s m o t h e r fo u n d th e m ,
Ogelebo's charms saved his family
f r o m t h r e e a t t a c k s . W h e n h i s m o th e r
f i n a l l y p r e p a r e d t o b u r n t h e tr e e h o u s e
down, Ogelebo time travelled and
u s e d h i s c h a r m s t o t u r n th e f i r e
against her and rescue his wives and
children.
MAIN THEMES
Protection Contest
To shield, defend, or contain. To compete for position or supremacy.
Vulnerability Extremity
Being exposed to the possibility of The furthest point or limit of something.
attack or harm. Finality
Danger An irreversible ending.
Likely to cause harm or injury.
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INTRODUCTION
Complete this activity
before listening to the
Main Lesson.
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LISTEN TO
THE STORY
EXERCISES
Odu Study Guide
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School of Orisa Studies Odu Study Guide
EXERCISE 1
QUESTION:
Record your responses in your Odu Studies Journal
If you had to pick out one message to be learned from this verse,
what would it be?
Who consulted Ifa?
What was the role of charms in this verse?
Why do you think Ogelebo's mother acted the way she did?
VOCABULARY
awure - charm igi - tree
ado - medicine gourd ake - axe
balogun - commander ina - fire
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FOLLOW UP
OPENING THE STOMACH Make Ebo: CLICK HERE
INSTRUCTIONS
The sacred text of Ifa is filled with
wisdom that facilitates mental,
Make a 3-5 minute video response to
emotional and spiritual healing.
the following questions: