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In the Santeria/Lukumi tradition, Babaluaye, the "father of the world" (Baba, father, Aiye, world), is the Orisha of disease & epidemic, and the Orisha of care and compassion. Babaluaye is petitioned for the remission of disease, and is also the cause of disease.
His appearance is considered very terrible; he always appears covered, often in straw.
He is called Ormulu in Candomble and Umbanda traditions.
Symbols: A gourd leper's rattle, a charara (broom for removing negativity, similar to the Wiccan's besom.)
Saint: Lazarus
Pronunciation: Bah-bah-loo-aye • (noun)
Alternate Spellings: Babaloo, Babalue, Babalua
Related Resources:
- Afro-Carribean syncretic religions
Santeria, Vodoun, and more at Alternative Religions. - The Seven African powers
In the Yoruban tradition that is parent to the Lukumi and Palo faiths, the Orishas are emissaries of God, ruling the forces of nature and the fortunes of mankind. The Seven African powers are the primary deities of this tradition.
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