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The drama is part of a collection of three plays titled . According to the back cover of the collection, the title play is based on a Yoruba myth that explores the philosophy of Yoruba orisha worship.

Before diving into Soyinka’s adaptation, it is helpful to understand the original myth. Obatala is one of the eldest Orishas, dispatched by the supreme deity (or Olodumare) to create solid land on the primordial waters. Unlike the impulsive and violent Ogun (god of iron and war), Obatala favors calm, patience, and artistry. He formed human figures from clay and breathed life into them. the imprisonment of obatala pdf free download free