Ṣhango – Mythopedia
2023年4月26日 · Shango’s servants include the wind, Afefe, and the rainbow, Oshumare, while his three wives are the river goddesses Obba, Osun, and Oya. It is believed that Shango was originally the fourth king of Oyo, later ascending to heaven on a golden chain. Shango is the Yoruba god of thunder, lightning, fire, virility, dance, and justice.
Oya – Mythopedia
2023年4月26日 · When Shango found her again, Oya begged for forgiveness. Shango agreed to reconcile, but Oya was still afraid of him. This myth serves as an explanation for why Shango’s thunder and Oya’s stormy winds always go hand in hand: whenever Shango pursues his enemies, Oya flees to safety ahead of him.
Yoruba Religion – Mythopedia
2023年10月2日 · According to this legend, Oya, Shango’s wife and the goddess of wind, was fearful of her husband. She continually fled from him, and he pursued her each time. As a result, storm winds and hurricanes always precede thunder and lightning. Beliefs and Worship. Carved Oshe Shango baton, by Yoruba artist (n.d). British Museum CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Orishas - Mythopedia
2023年6月1日 · Shango. A carved votive figure of Shango on horseback, by Toibo of Erin (1920s-1930s). Brooklyn Museum CC BY 3.0. Shango (or Ṣango) is the god of thunder, lightning, and other formidable elements of nature. As such, he is one of …
Yemaja – Mythopedia
2023年4月26日 · Sixteen oriṣas then emerged from her body, including Olokun, Shango, Ogun, and Obaluaiye. In this way, Yemaja gave birth to the Yoruba pantheon and assumed her place of honor as the goddess of motherhood.
Ọbatala – Mythopedia
2023年4月26日 · 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.
Osanyin – Mythopedia
2023年4月26日 · Overview. Osanyin—also called Ossain—is the Yoruba god of herbal medicine, herbalists, and healing. Herbalists and healing practitioners enlist Osanyin’s help to cure physical and mental ailments thought to be caused by w
Eshu – Mythopedia
2023年4月26日 · 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.
Ogun – Mythopedia
2023年4月26日 · 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.
Olorun – Mythopedia
2023年4月26日 · Olorun (or Olodumare) is the supreme god of the Yoruba pantheon. As the omnipotent creator of the universe, he is the leader of all other Yoruba gods