Summary

At this junction it is important that I begin to relate Aje to the concept of Yoruba traditional religion that I mentioned earlier. In order to proper venerate Aje one must start from a very elemental point of view. Yoruba traditional religion is not merely the worship of various gods and goddesses; it is a way of life which encompasses all facets of being. The worship of Orunmila or consulting Ifa, the oracle of Orunmila, is at the very basis of this religion. Orunmila with its attendant two hundred and fifty six verses of the Ifa oracle touches on every aspect of Yoruba life. Definitely, out of the two hundred and fifty six verses of Ifa, there are verses concerning Aje and how to propitiate the goddess for one’s advantage in business.