- 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)
- 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
- Yemaja – Mythopedia
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 lakes
- 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
- Obaluaiye – Mythopedia
Obaluaiye is the Yoruba deity of diseases, epidemics, and smallpox He is a dreaded god who is never seen or called by name and who exacts deadly vengeance on those who offend him and his cult
- Olorun – Mythopedia
Olorun and Agemo This copper alloy vessel depicts eight chameleons The chameleon held special importance in Nigerian cultures, not just Yourba, by Nigerian artist (ca 1668 - 1773) Smithsonian Open Access CC0 Agemo the chameleon was a trusted servant and messenger of Ọlọrun In one famous myth, he was instrumental to Olorun winning a contest against the sea goddess Olokun Olokun
- 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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