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The story begins with Obatala desiring to visit his friend or foster son, Shango, the god of thunder and lightning, who ruled the kingdom of Oyo. Before embarking on his journey, Obatala consulted the Ifa oracle. The babalawo (priest) warned him that the journey would be fraught with immense misfortune, humiliation, and suffering. The oracle advised him that if he chose to go, he must never retaliate, lose his temper, or complain, no matter what indignities he faced. Bound by his commitment to ultimate patience and peace, Obatala accepted the terms and set forth. The Trials of Eshu the imprisonment of obatala pdf free download free