Warrior Orixá of the rough waters
Obá is one of the strongest and least understood Orixás of the Afro-Brazilian pantheon. A fearless warrior, lady of the turbulent river waters, of the rapids and the waterfalls, she usually lives in the shadow of her more famous sisters, and many people still confuse her with Iansã (Oya).
Greeting
Obá Xirê!
Colors
Red and yellow (some houses use red and white; pink in Batuque)
Day of the week
Wednesday
Element
Moving water
Syncretism
Saint Joan of Arc (in some regions, Saint Catherine)
Archetype
The warrior woman, who works, fights, defends herself and does not bow her head
Domains of Obá
Turbulent river waters, rapids and waterfalls, war, work and feminine strength
Obá, wife of Xangô (Shango), asked her rival Oxum (Oshun) how to please her husband. Oxum, wearing a turban, lied that she had cut off her own ear and served it to Xangô. Obá cut off her own and served it in a stew, and Xangô, disgusted, expelled her. Since then, she lives in the turbulent waters and dances with her hand over her ear.
The Warrior of the Turbulent Waters, unwavering strength and protection in love
Obá Xirê! Set your prayer for Obá on the virtual altar: choose 7 days or stick, write the prayer request and follow the flame through the link you receive.
7 days for R$ 1,00 · stick for R$ 0,50
Sincere people, sometimes too direct, who do not make friends easily, but are loyal until the end. Hardworking and independent, with a closed appearance that hides tenderness. This profile is terreiro talk, without an academic record.
Extrema, Minas Gerais · South of Minas
Red and yellow candles, bead necklace in the colors of Obá and herbs for ritual bath.
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