Yemaja, the patron of the society of mothers and pregnant women, is one of the main orisha, or deities, from the Yoruba religious tradition. Yoruba is related to Santería, an Afro-Caribbean religion, but the reaches of Yoruba and the orisha…
Oba is a revered goddess of rivers and the waters within the Yoruba religion. Her worshippers occupy a place within the cultural and spiritual tapestry of the Yoruba people of West Africa. Her dominion over water and fertility hold deep…
Nana Buluku, a multifaceted deity rooted in the spiritual traditions of West Africa, holds a profound place in the hearts of believers across diverse cultures. Originating within the Fon and Ewe societies of present-day Benin, Togo, and Ghana, Nana Buluku’s…
Olokun, according to Yoruba mythology, is the owner and ruler of the sea. Olokun is known for fertility, healing, wealth, and abundance. They are an Orisha that could be closely identified as a mermaid or merman. Olokun is a spirit…
For the West African Yoruba people, Aje stands as a beacon of prosperity, wealth, and economic well-being. Her power goes well beyond just money, as she is able to take her followers on a journey of abundance and financial triumph. …
Oya, the Yoruba Rain Goddess is known for her fiery spirit and being a powerful goddess in charge of storms. She has a very fierce warrior nature, but is also in charge of spirits and guarding the cemeteries. She is…
Inhabiting the southwestern part of modern-day Nigeria and the southernmost part of Benin, lie the Yoruba people. People who practice the traditional Yoruba religion believe in 401 gods, who are in charge of governing various aspects of the world and…