Oshe-Osa
"A courageous man is recognized
by his ability to fight, and also
by his ability to evade"
was cast for Tortoise.
They told him to sacrifice, in order
not to get involved in a fight and die,
but be respected everywhere instead.
The offering was bitter kolanut, salt,
ayo-seeds, a rooster, and 3200 cowries.
Tortoise listened and made the sacrifice,
and they gave him ewe.
They told him that the words of his mouth
would never irritate the people of the world.
The people of the world will always be
looking for money and for salt.
When we see a tortoise,
we don't need a cudgel.
