Orunmila and it's mythology.

Orunmila is also known as Ẹleri Ipin (the witness of human destiny). It is believed that he knows everything about man and can give advice as to any events. Ọ̀rúnmìlà was charged with the function of using his profound wisdom, knowledge and understanding of divination to put the chaotic earth in order. He knows the past, present, future and this is why he is called Akere  f’inú ṣọgbọ́n (the small one with the mind full of wisdom).

Since Orunmila knows every solution and all necessary ebo (sacrifice) and ritual to change man’s misfortune into fortune Orunmila is described as;

Orunmila, given his primordial creation, had the special privilege to know the beginning of most things. He knows and understands the origin of man as well as the deities in heaven (ara orun). His mission in the world of mysteries was to reorganize the world and supervise matters of mystery and wisdom concerning human existence.

 Orunmila for counsel and guidance when things went wrong to seek explanation and solution. He also play an important role in shaping man’s destiny, so man can rediscover his spiritual constitution, as something more than just a mortal being, but as someone with a place in the kingdom of Olodumare.

He pleaded and appealed to Olodumare on behalf of man so that the unhappy lot may be changed into a happy lot. Hence it is wise to take on Orunmila as your guardian deity. 

 Orunmila give counsel by the use of Ifá to all humanity and guards its destiny. He promotes success and happiness amongst his followers and Ifá is regularly consulted to give assurance and to guard that man’s destiny is prosperous.