Orishas - Mythopedia
Jun 1, 2023 · Types of Orishas. A religious object made from a buffalo horn and cowrie shells, by Yoruba artist (n.d). British Museum CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Scholars usually divide the orishas into …
Yoruba Religion – Mythopedia
Oct 2, 2023 · The Yoruba orishas and their diasporic religions have found their way into American pop culture. The television series American Gods, for example (based on the novel by Neil …
Orisha Oko - Mythopedia
Apr 26, 2023 · Oko and the Village of Irawo. Iron and wood staff of Orisha Oko (Opa Orisha Oko), by Yoruba artist (19th century).
Orunmila – Mythopedia
Apr 26, 2023 · Orunmila (or Ifa) is the Yoruba god of divination, wisdom, and fate. He is a divine oracle who carries messages and advice from the gods to humankind.
Eshu – Mythopedia
Apr 26, 2023 · Eshu is the Yoruba god of trickery, mischief, accidents, and unpredictability. He carries sacrifices from humans to the gods and is well-known for deceiving both mortals and …
Osanyin – Mythopedia
Apr 26, 2023 · Osanyin is the Yoruba god of herbal medicine, herbalists, and healing. He is particularly revered for curing ailments thought to stem from witchcraft.
Olokun – Mythopedia
Apr 26, 2023 · Overview. Olokun is a Yoruba goddess of the ocean. Though the name “Olokun” is sometimes used as an epithet for Yemọja, the mother goddess and the source of all water, …
Oya – Mythopedia
Apr 26, 2023 · Oya is the fierce Yoruba goddess of the Niger River. She is responsible for hurricanes, tornadoes, and strong winds of all kinds. She also guards the gates of death.
Yemaja – Mythopedia
Apr 26, 2023 · Yemaja is the mother of the oriṣas (gods) and the Yoruba goddess of fertility, birth, and motherhood. She is also a water goddess, serving as the source of all oceans, rivers, and …
Olorun – Mythopedia
Apr 26, 2023 · Olorun (or Olodumare) is the supreme god of the Yoruba pantheon. As the omnipotent creator of the universe, he is the leader of all other Yoruba gods