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The "Oriki" of Alajire
Overview
This piece is a Yoruba praise poem specifically addressing Alajire, the god of suffering and disease. The subject of this poem involves appreciating the might and wrath of Alajire. This praise-poem also recognizes that, through suffering, humans can gain wisdom and be strengthened through the suffering brought about by Alajire.
Alcheringa does not include a transcription of this praise poem in the original Yoruba language and I was unable to find a copy of the poem in the original language anywhere online.
Commentary
This poem consists of a sort of pattern. Each 'stanza' begins with a claim or observation about a characteristic of the orisha, Alajire.
