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3 de jun. de 2024 · Discover ten Afrobrazilian gods and goddesses and the mythology surrounding them. The orishas (also known as orixás) are nature gods and goddesses worshiped by followers of Candomblé, Umbanda, and various Yoruba religions.
6 de jun. de 2024 · 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). Although there is much variation in the details of the rituals and mythology of.
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17 de jun. de 2024 · 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.
Há 5 dias · Introduction to Santeria Orishas. Santeria, also known as Regla de Ocha, is a religion that originated in Cuba and has roots in the Yoruba religion of West Africa. At the core of Santeria are the Orishas, powerful deities that serve as intermediaries between humans and the supreme deity, Olodumare.
9 de jun. de 2024 · 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.
5 de jun. de 2024 · Originally from West Africa, particularly Nigeria and Benin, Regla de Ocha is an Afro-Cuban religion. The term "Santeria", of Spanish origin, translates as devotion to saints. Within the Lucumí tradition, the Orichas, or deities, are often called saints. This combination of Catholic and West African religious elements is known as ...
15 de jun. de 2024 · Elegua is the messenger deity for the Orishas; he is both wise and youthful, and his energy is very dynamic and often attention-seeking. Elegua is also the Orisha of change and life, which is why he manifests himself through various social roles and in various human situations and interactions.
