A chant of Oxumaré, the orixá of the rainbow and the serpent. Greeting: Arroboboi!. Listen in the video above.
Oxumarê lele mare Oxumarê
Lele mare un araka
Lele mare Oxumarê
The lyrics and meaning
The spelling is phonetic. The name of Oxumaré is repeated as praise, along with araka a reference linked to Arákà, one of the ways to greet him. The undulating melody accompanies the symbolism of the orixá: the serpent and the rainbow that link heaven to earth in cycles.
Who is Oxumaré
Oxumaré is the Orixá of the rainbow and the serpent, symbol of cycles, renewal, and wealth. He moves between the sky and the earth. Greeting: Arroboboi! See the complete profile of Oxumaré.
When this chant is sung
The chants of Oxumaré enter the xirê and celebrate his cycles: the serpent that renews itself and the rainbow that connects the sky to the earth.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Arroboboi' mean?
It is the greeting to Oxumaré, the Orixá of the rainbow and the serpent. It reveres his continuous movement between the sky and the earth and his power of renewal.
