Apr 26, 2023 · Shango is a Yoruba god of many domains, including thunder, lightning, fire, virility, dance, and justice. Legend has it that he was once a tyrannical king of Oyo.

Apr 26, 2023 · Oya and Shango A carved female figure, possibly a fan, for the cult of Oya, by Yoruba artist (n.d) British Museum CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 There are several notable stories about the …

Jun 1, 2023 · 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.

Oct 2, 2023 · 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).

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 lakes.

Apr 26, 2023 · Ogun is the Yoruba god of iron, metalwork, hunting, warfare, and truth. He is also a pioneer of civilization and technology and often removes obstacles for his worshippers.

Apr 26, 2023 · 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 …

Apr 26, 2023 · 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 …

Sep 13, 2023 · 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.

Apr 26, 2023 · 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). …