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The right leg is the principal one and is read first; the left is the secondary (witness). — Bascom, Ifá Divination; Encyclopedic Treatise of Ifá.
Odu #220 · Omo Odu (Odu Combinado)
Irete Oturupon
Irete Trupon (lucumí)
"When, for the first time, the bone had flesh; we are all born spirit."
Numerology
26 (synthesis of 14 with 12)
Elements
Wind - Storm | Fire - Offering | Synthesis — Integration of forces
Sacred Colors
Storm blue (transformation) and Purple (spiritual sacrifice) (a combination of the energies of both Odus)
Symbolic reading — interpretation, not attributed to the Treatise.
Also known as: Irete Turupon · Irete Otrupon · Ate Oturupon · Ate Otrupon · Irete Trupon · Irete Batrupo
Naming by tradition
- Yoruba / Brazil
- Irete Oturupon
- Cuba (Lucumí)
- Irete Trupon · Irete Batrupo
Lucumí name per Tratado Enciclopédico de Ifá, p. 1554.
What is the Odu Irete Oturupon
Irete Trupon (Irete Oturupon) is the Ifá in which, for the first time, the bone had flesh, and whose owner is Obatalá Ayagumá. It teaches that from birth the person is spirit, and that, when death has need of them, it takes them back.
Meaning
In the Tratado, Irete Trupon tells that Ossaim, by mandate of Odudua, gave the ayapá to Ikú, and that the child of death, made only of bone, gained flesh in seven days of ceremony in the joro joro — hence it is born that we all came into the world as spirit. It also speaks of the proud king who was only cured of the bone stuck in his throat when he bowed before the low door of Orunmilá, teaching humility.
Sacred Profile
Symbolic reading — interpretation, not attributed to the Treatise.
Numerology: 26 (synthesis of 14 with 12). This number resonates in the energy of this Odu, guiding the seeker in understanding the cycles and vibrations that govern this path.
Elements: Wind - Storm | Fire - Offering | Synthesis — Integration of forces. The sacred elements establish the bridge between the material and spiritual worlds, offering tools of balance and transformation.
Sacred Colors: Storm blue (transformation) and Purple (spiritual sacrifice) (a combination of the energies of both Odus). The colors of this Odu carry specific vibrations that can be used in rituals, clothing, and environments to harmonize with its energy.
Qualities: Purification, Generosity, Integration, Synthesis, Dynamic balance. These qualities represent the inner forces that the seeker can cultivate to walk in alignment with the wisdom of this Odu.
✦ Recommendations
To prosper, do not eat okra; receive Odudua and Ossaim and, from time to time, give Ossaim three doves together with Egun. Set Elegbá, Ogum and Xangô to eat a rooster together and offer a large snapper to your head. Wash the door with the herb tété, attend to the saints and dress in white as much as you can.
⚠ Cautions
Care for your health, for the Odu speaks of kidney disease, of pains in the lower back and of throat problems, and warns against eating maize and guinea fowl; see a doctor and do not let them operate on you needlessly. Treat your marriage with serenity, preventing a disagreement from reaching aggression. Do not quarrel or carry weight, and beware of death, which prowls the door: do the works and, if the weight is great, do not face it alone — seek Ifá and the support of those who care for life.
This Odu describes tendencies and possible paths to work on — not a fixed destiny or a guaranteed prediction.
Ire
It is the Ifá of the blessing of life: taking out the thorn that troubles you, you will live in happiness, the business will turn out well and luck stands at the door of your house.
Osogbo
The death that halts at the door, the diseases of the kidneys and of the throat, impotence and the unrest of the one who quarrels and carries too much weight.
Context and study of the 256 Odus
Irete Oturupon belongs to the full corpus of the 256 Odus of Ifá, a body of oral and written wisdom spanning centuries across the African diaspora and the Americas. Understanding this Odu means placing energies, archetypes, and sacred narratives in relation to the opele, divination, and a life practice guided by balance. The philosophical reading offered on this page does not replace initiation with a Babalawo or Iyanifa, but it deepens respect for the tradition and supports structured study for those who learn with humility.
In Ifá texts, the name Irete Oturupon appears in prayers, ebo, and songs; its energy is tied to cycles of transformation and to relationship with the land, the Orishas, and community. Comparing this Odu with its root Meji and related Odus helps you recognize patterns of Irê and Osogbo that recur through life and everyday choices.
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Irê, Osogbo, and reading Irete Oturupon
In any Odù, Irê points to blessings and positive affinities; Osogbo highlights challenges and adjustments. Reading this Odu invites integrated reflection on relationships, work, emotional health, and purpose. Ifá asks for patience, right speech, and—when prescribed by an initiated priest—ebo and disciplines of conduct.
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Frequently asked questions
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Sources consulted
- Tratado Enciclopédico de Ifá, section Irete Trupon (Irete Oturupon)
Written by
- Pablo de Lima (Awofakan)
- Thaiana de Lima (Ikofá)
A couple initiated in Ifá in the Cuban lineage — Regla de Ocha / Ifá.
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