- 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)
- Eshu – Mythopedia
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 immortals
- Orisha Oko – Mythopedia
Oko, or Orisa-oko, is the Yoruba god of farmers, harvests, agriculture, and fertility His shrines can be found in almost any village where agriculture takes place
- 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
- 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
- Oduduwa – Mythopedia
Oduduwa is the Yoruba goddess of earth and creation She is best known for assisting Obatala in the creation of the world and for being the mother of the Yoruba people
- 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
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