The Bini have a myth which says that the world was water and only a tree known as the "Ikhimwin tree" stands on that water. On that tree lives a bird known as the "Owonwon" (a double casque hornbill bird). This long-beaked bird features in a lot of African masks. It is referred to as the bird of creation. The myth went further to say that when Osanobua who is God Almighty wanted to create the world, he sent his three children as intermediaries. They are Obiemven, Olokun and Oguiwu the youngest.....

Now of all the three children, Olokun is the most revered. She has been worshipped for centuries. She is still referred to as the mother of all human beings and living things - the Earth goddess."

Service At The Shore for Olokun

You are invited to join us for a Olokun ceremony on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in Seattle WA at 7:30am.

GO TO http://olokunserviceattheshore.eventbrite.com/

for more information about both in person and OUT OF TOWN participation. Note special offers for people who make the requested donation of $7.00 through eventbrite.

Blessings to you all!