Chapter II is called 'The Descent.' Araba, the messenger of all the Gods, tells how the Gods arrive at the edge of heaven and peer down to chaos and untamed waters. Oduwa sends Ojumu to pour magic sand upon the sea with the five clawed bird to scatter land upon the Earth. As the land is made the waves threaten to suck it away so Oduduwa sends Olokun and Olossa to rule the seas and guard the coastlands.
The Gods descend to a sunless world of sorrow. Aramfe is moved with compassion and sends fire, the Moon, and the Sun. Ogun teaches iron making and Obalufon makes brass vessels and teaches how to make wine. The drum, dance, and music are played at night and the age of mirth begins under Oduduwa's reign.
Myths of Ife Chapter II
The Gods descend to a sunless world of sorrow. Aramfe is moved with compassion and sends fire, the Moon, and the Sun. Ogun teaches iron making and Obalufon makes brass vessels and teaches how to make wine. The drum, dance, and music are played at night and the age of mirth begins under Oduduwa's reign.
Myths of Ife Chapter II
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