Harnuphis's genetically passed down, Oju Iyipada the kunama.
Ōju Ìyípadà (pronounced: OH-ju E-YEE-PAH-dah, translation: Eye Transformation or the Eye of Changes) is the transformation of DNA through the eyes that allows the wielder to use unique ocular techniques or attain unique ocular abilities. The oju iyipada are powered by aṣhẹ, giving them their glow.
Known Ōju Ìyípadà[]
So far in cannon, there are Eight base Oju Iyipada:
The Sarari (Literal translation: The Eye of Time), is an oju iyipada
The Nauku (Literal translation: The Third Eye), is an oju iyipada
The Kunama (Literal translation: The Scorpion Eye), an oju iyipada that was canonically introduced into the series by Harnuphis and is passed down genetically. If a person posses the Kunama eyes, one ability granted, is the ability to see up to three miles ahead. Kunama eyes glow brighter in color as the wielder ages and because the Kunama are handed down genetically, they are present in their host from birth.
The Sayari (Literal translation: The Planetary Eye), is an oju iyipada
The Onisegun (Literal translation: The Healer Eye), is an oju iyipada
The Samada (Literal translation: The Eye of Heaven), is an oju iyipada
The Maciji (Literal translation: The Serpent Eye), is an oju iyipada
The Ojuẹgan (Literal translation: The Wild Eye), an oju iyipada that isn't passed down genetically, but it can manipulate the physical appearance of it's host and allow said person to attain the eyes and vision of an animal to attain certain visual prowess. The Ojuegan spins counter clockwise until it takes the pattern of the said creature. When used by the Eighth Ancestor, it also appeared in the eyes of his creations that he syncronized his ashe to like Oktopus and Ṣubú. One of the Ojuẹgan's power is that it can also control all aṣhẹ and people through their ashe as well.
Etymology[]
- The phrase Oju Iyipada derives from the Yòrúba language, "Oju" meaning "Eye" and "Iyipada" meaning “transformation”.