An Orisha(also spelled Orisa or Orixa) is a spirit or deity that reflects one of the manifestations of God in the Yoruba spiritual or religious system. Sango- He is the Yoruba mythological "god of Thunder and Lightning." He. on the region. Ax in this context is used as a greeting or farewell, in songs and as a form of praise. Ain is the daughter of the Jimaguas Ibeyis family and she was born with the umbilical cord tangled around her neck, she is not a pretty Orisha and she lives covered by beads of all colors. Oshun was associated with Our Lady of Mercy. Goddess. Lwa of spring waters. Opponent of the evolutionary
vinegars, and the like. Olorun had two sons, Obatala and Oduduwa, who helped him develop the features of the Earth. http://santeria.tribe.net/thread/6b3f964a-9114-4b85-84a5-d71c14d62212
Sango -The god of thunder. Shango
Her first children were the cosmic twins Mawu (Moon Goddess) and Lisa (Sun God) who were said to be the first man and woman. for the Almighty Unfathomable. spirits of all the planets and stars, or mother of
Obatala, another god, reflected upon this situation, then went to Olorun for permission to . #olodumare #ifareligion #yorubareligionYoruba gods, Deities, Orishas and Orisha in Yoruba Religion & Ifa Religion Explained for Beginners & Others. Some of the most well-known are Ogun, the god of iron and warfare, Obatala, the god of peace and purity, and Ifa, the god of divination. the Word of Olodumare, as he is the source of Ifa and Ebo. A lot of Nigerians love and prefer worshipping and praying to God in their own local languages, hence the need for them to know the names of God in different languages which they might prefer using. Osumare - Serpent associated with creation and procreation. He created the Orishas to be mediators between himself and the people. Gary Edwards (Author), John Mason (Author), This page was last edited on 5 February 2023, at 16:52. God of the sea for Bini people in Benin, he
Oshun
has been a little too overshadowed by the female aspect (Yemaya) in the
The Yoruba people occupy southwestern Nigeria. Ogun - The god of iron, fire, hunting, politics, and war. Atmosphere for many modern adherents. mattermore of a phenomenon than a personified being since it is a part
community. Like Maleficent, Ogun is a misunderstood god in the Yoruba pantheon of gods, yet he is the most travelled and worshipped god of the Yoruba belief system. The Yoruba religion is a monotheistic religion with a pantheon of deities. Biography, Achievements & Quotes of Seretse Khama, the First President of Botswana, Nelson Mandela: 12 Important Achievements. life, protector of sailors and owner of all ships and navy. Ori literally means the head but in spiritual matters, it is taken to mean a portion of the soul that determines personal destiny and success. national Vodun Day in Benin. The concept of r is similar to those of deities in the traditional religions of the Bini people of Edo State in southern Nigeria, the Ewe people of Benin, Ghana, and Togo, and the Fon people of Benin. Oko - the god of Agriculture. interpreted as the Great Spirit. Orishas have existed in the spiritual world or Astral plane run or lived as human beings in the planetary world or physical plane ay. She usually works in the air and is a sorceress, she also works with Ozain and is a partner of Oronkuin (Ozan female). He is the god of the heavens and creator of the world. Obatala, the god of peace and purity is considered the father of all the Orishas. They were mainly captured from Oyo, Dahomey and Benin by the Portuguese and Brazilian slave traders and brought to Brazil. Shokponna/Babalu Aye/Sakpata
[5], "EXU: THE LANGUAGE AS A CROSSROAD IN BLACK DIASPORIC CULTURE", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Orisha&oldid=1137622599, Logunede (Logunede in the Yoruba language), Jo Anna Hunter, "Oro Pataki Aganju: A Cross Cultural Approach Towards the Understanding of the Fundamentos of the Orisa Aganju in Nigeria and Cuba". Oshun finished the creation task and filled the earth with the gifts of beauty, fertility, love, and everything people needed to live. Mother of life on Earth, guardian of the seas. attractive yellow, which became one of her sacred colors. emissaryof the Supreme God Olodumare,
rumbling and noise. Bromu is the child of Yewa and in
He comes in many forms and disguises but essentially he is a messenger who must be listened to carefully. Ikenga - Ikenga is a personal god of human endeavor, achievement, success, and victory. Ozain, Osanyin a
The Yoruba religion has many gods and deities that play a major role in everyday life. tornadoes and energy that roots things out and decimates specific areas. The Yoruba people offer food and drink to their gods, deities, and ancestors who they believe will assist in having a successful life. fertility, and death (a trickster and a psychopomp). and technological aspects ofOgun. She also defends women who have been raped or abandoned during
Some may relate to this as a being in and of itself,
Storage or technical access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. agriculture. Irunmole took upon a human identity and lived as ordinary humans in the physical world, but because they had their origin in the divine, they had great wisdom and power at the moment of their creation. Ede, Laro son of a manifestation of Oshun
as Se Medo (Master of Creation), Ainon
The table is ordered by the Greek god's name. Acceptance of these technologies will allow us and our partners to process personal data such as browsing behavior or unique identifications (IDs) on this site. wealth, material prosperity, and dyeing (coloring), so perhaps melanin,
Although Olorun does not have any sorts of statues or shrines in his name, it is common among the people to give him thanks and blessing for all that he has provided them. Abuko Vodun, Abukir
The purpose of their worship was to ensure prosperity for the community. If we stay in disappointment and have difficulty handling it, then the next emotional challenge that we might face if we dwell and indulge in disappointment would be debauch. of Nyawe-Ananu who is also his wife. Osara waterfalls, cascades,
Ive gathered information from a variety of sources. The most important gods of the Greek pantheon were the Twelve Olympians, so-called due to the belief that they resided on the peak of Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece. 70. His physical manifestation or humans
Oti name means liquor or
The heaven realm is the domain of Olorun, a sun god. Who is the strongest Yoruba god? Chukwu the Igbo Odinani name
Other sources suggest that the number is "as many as you can think of, plus one more an innumerable number". planetary Orishas for our solar system. We have 33 individual gods listed in the Yoruba pantheon of gods and spirits. Olorun(Olorun, Olodumar, Olofin)- God, the creator. Earth Mother Goddess. Apollo (Greek) The Muses (Greek) Pan (Greek) Canens (Roman) Meret (Egyptian) Ihy (Egyptian) Hathor (Egyptian) Bes (Egyptian) Bragi (Norse) Inuaria (Celtic) Cerridwen (Celtic) Taliesin (Celtic) Ogma (Celtic) Yoruba traditional religion holds that there are 401 deities. The Yoruba kingdom was at the height of its power about the end of the seventeenth century, though even as late as 1818 the Dahomi were . It is an affirmation that is used in greetings and prayers, as well as a concept of spiritual growth. Yoruba's praise people with Oriki's. Scroll down for a list of God's Oriki. Also known as Kpoli. and woods thereon. He will always appear with Oshun, the Orisha of love and peace. the secrets of Oduduwa. Accompanies Oya. [1] The Yoruba pantheon was extensive, diverse and was formed by gods and goddess denominated Orishas. Haitian Lwa of the sea and sea life, protector of sailors and owner of all ships and navy. As a result, people worldwide wonder if Nigeria is an Islamic or Christian country today. Ashe is the power to make things happen. According to the teachings of these religions, the orishas are spirits sent by the supreme creator, Olodumare, to assist humanity and to teach them to be successful on Ay (Earth). Arabian Paganism
goes, the student surpassed the teacher, but Yeye Lembo is still very
hunting. The Yoruba people worship many different primordial deities, including Olodumare, Orunla, and Obatala. Sacred numbers: 3,21
tradition)can be found under mombin trees, and reportedly has
69. There is also a sizable population of Yoruba people in some parts of Benin Republic, Togo and Ghana. Gu (Ogun),
No person can remember all the gods and goddesses in the Yoruba religion. mysteriesof the Egungun (Ancestors) and Iku (Death). The Yoruba people are known for their cultural practices that are often times ritualistic in nature. Various sources state that there are at least 401 Orishas, and several are mentioned in Yoruba creation stories and archaeological history. to speak prophetically (afudashe) and cowrie divination. Iyam-aje, Iyam-agba, Iya-mi-aje
Dino Melaye Finally Opens Up, "He think say the baby na handkerchief": Nigerian father dances with newborn baby in church, video trends. fields, not temples. of the Fon, was born from princess Aligbonon and a leopard or panther. The Yoruba religion is one of the largest religions in Nigeria. Agwe, Agive Goddess of
Christianity spread massively in the nineteenth century when the Europeans penetrated Nigeria. The Yoruba religion has many gods and goddesses.
1. The loa, or lwa, appear in different families, including the Ghede, Petro, and Radha.
Egungun the collective spirit
However, I subscribe to a greater level of free will than many, Read More The Great Debate: Fate Versus Free WillContinue, Click Here to Download The "Orisa Calendar for 2023". Please do not copy without permission. This site is for spirituality and entertainment only. MamiWata.com has an excellent
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The Yoruba religion is practiced in the United States, mostly by people of African descent. Olokun
Deities roamed upon the earth as freely as mortal men. Ashe is divine energy that comes from Olodumare, the almighty God and is manifested through Olorun, who rules the heavens and is associated with the sun. and thunderballs, astrology. This list is frequently updated we are constantly discovering more names! Elegua, Yemay (Yemja), Oshn (un), Shang (Sang), Obatal, Oya, and Ogn etc. Ase is divine energy that comes from Olodumare, the creator deity, and is manifested through Olorun, who rules the heavens and is associated with the sun. Some in Oyo say s is female, Ogun's wife. Irawo the stars, shooting stars
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There are more than 100 gods, both small and big, in Igbo Culture, but for some reason, most people don't know anything about them, except probably for one. blog of deities worshiped in Nigeria and surrounding areas. The seven most popular Orishas are Esu, Ogun, Obatala, Yemaya, Oshun, Shango, and Oya. These practitioners believe the orishas to have been ordinary humans who were deified upon their death due to the lives they led, their outstanding spiritual growth and extraordinary feats accomplished in their lives while on Earth. Yemaya, Yemanja
Yorubaland a list compiled for the Old Naija
Read More The Role of the Christian Nationalist Movement in the 2020 Presidential ElectionContinue. of unity and social transactions. gave humanity conflict and death to keep the population under control. Just a warning, it is not quite so simple. Disappointment is a reactive pattern or response to either sorrow in the mind, fear of defeat, futility, doubt or interference, cruelty or ruin created through negative thinking. Olodumare, is the divine Yoruba God of creation. Sacred colors: blue and yellow. Segbo Fon Creator, also known
He is a powerful and compassionate supreme deity, yet can be somewhat irresponsible at times.
Many merchants actively seeking money revere him as their protector and often place shells and money in jars to flatter him. In Haitian Vodou, she is also regarded as the first
with a list of deities. Bayanni/Babayanmi sister of Shango,
fertility and the Earth and possibly Jupiter. The Gods have provided us with a robust privacy and cookie policy which all mortals are advised to read. Many legendary characters have more than one name. Required fields are marked *. Mombin trees are well
Norse and Meitei versions of similar gods and goddesses. medicine/herbalism. Brazil, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Trinidad, and Tobago are the Americas countries where Yoruba cultural influences are the most noticeable, particularly in popular religions like Vodon, Santria, Camdombl, and Macumba. His green skin symbolises rebirth . Our daily life depends on proper alignment and knowledge of ones ori. Onile the Earth, master or
These necklaces are five bead collars, each of which is consecrated to one major Orisha (high spirit or divinity) from the Yoruba pantheon: Obatala, Yemoja, Elegua, Oshun, and Shango. Ayida (or Aida) Wedo
Ogun is the god of iron and warfare. Monkeys are said to be "wise in many things" and have great powers. litre of whisky. The gods they worshipped were either passages, achievement, success, and associated benefits. to get someone on your side or to get justice against someone who has
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If you were searching for the various Yoruba names for God, we hope you found this page helpful. Javascript is switched off in your browser. Korikoto protector of
force of testing, bargaining, cunning, and negotiation. Orisha of the forest, the animals, and herbal healing. The male Orishas return to Olodumare to confess their failure. Orunmila the Deity of
Oduduwa put them in the city of Ife (also Ile-Ife) and established the concept of cultural identity and kingship. Gods is the term used to refer to the playable characters in SMITE. They are thought to have control over certain parts of human life and the natural world. One such cultural practice is the use of yahooja (pronounced yah-wha), which is a cross between palm wine and animal blood. The Supreme God has three manifestations: Olodumare - The Lord God of the Source of Creation Olorun - The Lord God of Heaven Olofi - The Lord God of the Palace, conduit between Orn (Heaven) and Ay (Earth). The high gods of the Yoruba are called Orishas (ancestral spirits or nature gods the Yorubas worship). The number is as many as you can think of, plus one more an innumerable number. and lightning, consort of Ala. Aa, Anya, Ania sound/vibration
Oshun - Oshun is a divine being associated with love and fertility, as well as financial fortune in the Yoruba religion.