Key Info

- Spirit of the Earth 

- Gives smallpox when disrespected 

- Demands respect and gratitude 

- Known as "One who kills and is thanked for it."

Brief Bio

In African mythology, Babalu Aye (also known as Obaluaye or Shopona) is the Orisha (deity) associated with illness, healing, and the earth. He is revered for his power over both disease and its cure, often depicted as an old, limping man with sores, yet also as a powerful force capable of miraculous healing.