Another chant of Oxóssi, the lord of the hunt and abundance. Listen to the video above and follow the lyrics.
Farere fibi odé fibô
Fara lewa kosé omorodé
E arawe odé arere oké
E orisá ero
E un ofa akuera
The lyrics and meaning
The spelling is phonetic. Keywords from the worship of Oxóssi appear: odé (hunter), ofá (the bow and arrow, his weapon) and okê (the hill, high point of the forest). The chant praises the hunter Orixá, Akueran, lord of the forest and of his accurate arrow.
Who is Oxóssi
Oxóssi is the king of the forests and lord of the hunt, Orixá of abundance, knowledge, and sharp intelligence. Greeting: Okê Arô! See the complete profile of Oxóssi.
When this chant is sung
The chants of Oxóssi enter the xirê and are usually sung in the aguerê toque, vibrant and fast like the hunter's run in the forest.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Okê Arô' mean?
It is the greeting to Oxóssi, the hunter. It works as a cry of respect to the king of the forest, evoking his accurate aim and his protection.
