Olokun, goddess of ocean, remains great mystery – Ooni

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has described the ancient shrine of Olokun in Ile-Ife, Osun State as one of the greatest mysteries of God.
Ogunwusi spoke during the annual Olokun traditional festival on Sunday at Oke-Atan area of Ile-Ife.

He said Olokun was one of the 401 deities sent by Olodumare to occupy the pre-genesis esoteric world.
The monarch said Oduduwa’s stupendously rich wife was and still remains the goddess of the ocean that must be showcased to the world.
“In the beginning before the creation of man, God had sent 401 of his angels with different assignments unto the earth to form the very first society called pre-genesis world also known as Ife Oodaye,” he said.
The traditional ruler cited the precious stones and ornaments still being discovered in the seas today as part of the various ornaments she owned while physically on earth.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the event was witnessed by all the kingmakers of the ancient town and other chiefs.
The highlight of the event was the special prayer offered by the monarch and his wife, Wuraola, by the side of the mysterious well.
NAN also reports that the prayer was held for the peace and progress of Ife and the entire black race.