- 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
- 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
- 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
- Osanyin – Mythopedia
Osanyin is the Yoruba god of herbal medicine, herbalists, and healing He is particularly revered for curing ailments thought to stem from witchcraft
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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