Orula possesses knowledge of the secret things of man and nature, as well as the accumulated knowledge of the history of humanity.
Orula or Orunmila is the Orisha of divination, the supreme oracle.
He is a great healer, the great benefactor of mankind, its chief adviser.
Orula represents intelligence and wisdom; it is said that he witnessed the creation of the universe.
Orula possesses knowledge of the secret things of man and nature, as well as the accumulated knowledge of the history of humanity.
The divination technique is extremely complicated, and over a thousand deities can be implicated, in the form of mathematical combinations.
The priest, called a babalawo, must correctly interpret and identify the final answer of the consultation produces: this will be the decision and command of Orula.
When Orula presents himself, all kneel, and the oracle is open for consultation.