Orisha Inle 12”

Inle (or Erinlé) is the Yoruba Orisha of fishing, hunting, medicine, and health, considered the physician of the Ocha. He is depicted with an androgynous, elegant, and warrior-like appearance, often with fish, nets, or snakes, symbolizing the balance between the river (fresh water) and the land. 

• Visual Representation (Image): He is shown as a beautiful androgynous youth, with braided hair (seven braids), adorned with cowrie shells, corals, and feathers. He is often depicted carrying a fish, a fishing net, or a bow and arrow.
• Physician and Healer: Inle is the physician of the Orishas and patron of health, medicine, doctors, and fishermen. He is associated with spiritual and physical healing.
• Mastery of Nature: He is a great fisherman and hunter, associated with the wisdom of medicinal herbs and the secrets of nature.
• Syncretism: He is often syncretized with the Archangel Raphael, sharing the connection with healing.