- Oya – Mythopedia
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
- Ṣhango – Mythopedia
Overview Shango is a popular yet malevolent oriṣa (god) of the Yoruba pantheon [1] He is closely associated with nature and has power over natural elements Shango’s servants include the wind, Afefe, and the rainbow, Oshumare, while his three wives are the river goddesses Obba, Osun, and Oya [2] It is believed that Shango was originally the fourth king of Oyo, later ascending to heaven
- Orishas – Mythopedia
The orishas are the primary gods of the Yoruba pantheon, consisting of over 400 deities The Supreme Being, Olorun, rules this pantheon from his home in the heavens
- Yoruba Religion – Mythopedia
The Yoruba religion is the traditional belief system of Yorubaland (modern-day Nigeria, Benin, and Togo) It features a pantheon of over 400 deities, known as orishas (oriṣas)
- Olokun – Mythopedia
Olokun is the Yoruba goddess of the primordial waters that existed before the creation of humanity She is worshipped as a goddess of the ocean, along with Yemọja
- Orunmila – Mythopedia
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
- Ọbatala – Mythopedia
Obatala is the Yoruba god of creation and is worshipped as protector of the disabled The Supreme Being tasked him with creating the earth and humankind, but while he was drunk, he malformed some of his creations
- Nana-Buluku – Mythopedia
Nana-Buluku is the supreme deity of the Fon pantheon She created the universe and gave birth to the creator god, Mawu-Lisa, before handing over her authority to her children
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