Orunmila

Yoruba mythology

Some versions of the story recount how the Orisha Orunmila, the deity of wisdom and divination, helped guide a few faithful individuals to safety.

Orunmila provided these people with the knowledge they needed to survive until the waters receded.

He called upon Orunmila to descend to earth and help restore order.

Orunmila used his divinatory powers to teach the survivors how to live righteously and in harmony with the Orishas.