Apr 26, 2023 · Oya’s worshippers revere her power but also fear her wrath, as she is known to send hurricanes and tornadoes to destroy those who offend her. [1] In addition to her role as a weather oriṣa (god), Oya is also the guardian at the gates of death; she protects souls on their journey to the afterlife. [2]

Apr 26, 2023 · He is closely associated with nature and has power over natural elements. 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.

Jun 1, 2023 · Oya is a fearsome goddess of storm winds, tornadoes, hurricanes, and the Niger River. She is another one of Shango’s wives (along with Oshun and Oba). Oya is a temperamental deity who is easily offended. She therefore requires frequent sacrificial offerings and prayers to prevent destructive storm winds.

Apr 26, 2023 · 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.

Oct 2, 2023 · The aetiological myth explaining the origin of violent storm winds is also related to Shango. 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.

Apr 26, 2023 · 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

Apr 26, 2023 · Overview. The word “Ibeji” is used to designate both twins themselves and the god of twins. Twins are highly revered in Yoruba culture, where their birth is quite common—around 45 in 1,000 births.