The Healing Truth: Office Hours with J. Lorand Matory on African-Inspired Religions

Basic Vocabulary

Adupe- We thank you
Alafia-common greeting
ati-and
Baba-Father (spiritual/biological)
Babalawo-Father of Mysteries
E kaabo-Welcome
E kaaro-Good Morning
E kaasan-Good Afternoon
E kurole-Good Evening
E-adds respect. You must use this with elders whether spiritual or natal
Egun-ancestor
Iya-Mother (spiritual or biological)
Iyanifa-High Priestess (female Babalawo is the way I think of it)
Ko tope-you're welcome/no problem
Modupe- I thank you
Odabo-goodbye
Odaro-Goodnight/until morning
Omo-child (Omo Osun=child of Osun)
Ori-Inner Guide (that little voice in your head)