The god of fate and mischief who orchestrates the confusion leading to Obatala’s arrest.
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A popular pataki states that Obatala once lost his temper (uncharacteristically) and was sentenced by Olodumare to spend an entire night in a dark, terrifying forest—cemented in a hollow baobab tree. This "imprisonment" was spiritual cleansing, not punitive detention. During this night, he learned patience and compassion. Several African-American retellings have dubbed this The Binding of Obatala or The Imprisonment of Obatala . The god of fate and mischief who orchestrates