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Diving Deeper with Olokun
We’ve gotten a rare chance to interview the master of all waters, Olokun. Here is what he had to say about the making of humans...
Can you give us a brief self-introduction?
“Hello, I am Olokun. My role of the Orisha is to rule over the seas. Thank you for having this interview with me.”
How have you been lately?
“I’ve been okay. The seas lately seem to be getting very polluted and warmer nowadays. Perhaps I should have a flood again? Haha.”
Why were you so upset about Obatala’s achievements?
“You’d also be angry if your friend made things in your territory and got praised for it. All he really had to do was ask and inform me, but instead, he just did what he wanted carelessly and suffered the consequences.”
Was wiping out the majority of his creations a just consequence?
“Haha, of course, it is. Though to humans, it might seem very drastic, to us god’s, wiping out people is the same as kicking down someone else's sand castle. I knew he would be able to remake it again once I’ve sent my punishment.”
Does this type of situation happen often between you and the other Orisha members?
“Let’s just say this is one out of the many times I’ve been left out. Though I am all-knowing, I’d still like to be informed by my colleagues. Maybe next time they’ll tell me what they’re up to, without me finding out by myself.”
Is there anything you’d like to say to the Orisha members?
“Obatala! Why did you only ask for permission from Olorun? Does he own the area in which you would like to create land?
And Orunmila! You should have also advised him to question me about making land.”
Thank you for speaking with us, is there any final thoughts you’d like to say to your viewers?
“Thank you for enjoying this interview. Please remember to treat the sea with respects as many beings, such as I, inhabit there. Also be responsible and don’t exclude others when making decisions that involve them."
By: Teann Leeshanok
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