What is Ajayô:
Ajayô is an African expression that means blast of greeting to Oxalá. It is often spoken in a similar sense to the expression "if God wills" or "I hope" and is used for salute to someone.
The probable origin of the expression is connected with African religions and mythology and with the greeting to Oxalá, who is considered one of the most important Orixás of Candomblé.
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The figure of Oxalá is highly respected because in Candomblé the orixá is considered the creator of all human beings and a symbol of peace. Oxalá represents the force of creation of nature.
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The expression Ajayô is also used as a greeting by the afoxé group Filhos de Gandhy. The group is well known for parading in the city of Salvador during the Carnival period.
See also the meaning of Yemanja and Oxossi.
Update date: 01/22/2021.
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