List of Orishas: A Guide to the Powers of Yoruba Gods
网页2023年11月22日 · The rich tapestry of Yoruba deities, or Orishas, has played a pivotal role in shaping African culture. From the main god to male and female Orishas, each deity carries distinct powers and roles that permeate daily life and spiritual practices.
Shango - Wikipedia
网页Shango (Yoruba language: Ṣàngó, also known as Changó or Xangô in Latin America; as Jakuta or Badé; and as Ṣangó in Trinidad Orisha [1]) is an Orisha (or spirit) in Yoruba religion. Genealogically speaking, Shango is a royal ancestor of the Yoruba as he was the third Alaafin of the Oyo Kingdom prior to his posthumous deification .
List of Yoruba deities - Wikipedia
网页Aganjú - orisha that was a warrior king, walked with a sword as a staff, and is associated with fire. He is not associated with volcanoes in Yorùbáland in West Africa, contrary to what is believed in Cuban-style practice of orisa.
Orisha - Wikipedia
网页Orishas (singular: orisha) [1] are divine spirits that play a key role in the Yoruba religion of West Africa and several religions of the African diaspora that derive from it, such as Haitian Vaudou, Cuban, Dominican and Puerto Rican Santería and Brazilian Candomblé.
Shango | Yoruba God of Thunder, Lightning & Justice | Britannica
网页2024年8月31日 · Like all of the Yoruba gods (orisha s), Shango is both a deified ancestor and a natural force, both aspects being associated with a cult and a priesthood. The ancestral Shango was the fourth king of the town of Oyo. Oral tradition describes him as powerful, with a voice like thunder and a mouth that spewed fire when he spoke.
Orishas - Mythopedia
网页2023年6月1日 · The orishas (or oriṣas) are essentially the gods of the Yoruba pantheon. However, the term “orisha” cannot be easily defined. They are not merely deities; instead, an orisha “is a complex multidimensional unity linking people, objects, and powers.” [1] There are more than 400 orishas in total (the precise number varies depending on the source).
Orisha | African Deities, Rituals & Beliefs | Britannica
网页Orisha, any of the deities of the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. They are also venerated by the Edo of southeastern Nigeria; the Ewe of Ghana, Benin, and Togo; and the Fon of Benin (who refer to them as voduns).
Yoruba Religion – Mythopedia
网页2023年10月2日 · Olorun (also known as Olodumare) is the ruler of all orishas and the first deity to come into existence. He created the universe as well as the other primordial orishas, who are all said to be his children. Olorun is the god of justice: he judges the hearts of humans and decides when each human’s life will come to an end.
Chango - Santeria Church of the Orishas
网页Changó (also spelled Shangó, Ṣango, or Xango) is one of the most popular orishas in Santeria and is the king of our religion on earth. Chango is the orisha of drumming, dancing, thunder, fire, male virility, and leadership. He was once a living king on earth as the fourth Alafin of Oyó in Yoruba land.
The Yoruba Pantheon: Exploring Orisha Gods and Goddesses
网页2023年12月29日 · Shango, the Orisha of thunder, lightning, and fire, is a figure of immense power and charisma in Yoruba mythology. Known as a warrior king, his persona exudes strength, courage, and virility. Shango’s stories often depict him as a formidable and fearless leader, with a fiery temperament to match his domain over thunder and lightning.