

Just like the Greek mythology, Yorubas have theirs too in the likes of those made mention above. All these deities, god and goddess are still worshipped today and relevant in our cultural heritage, religion and identity as Yorubas. Its part of who we are some are held as festivals which are internationally known they are our own beautiful unadulterated way of maintaining harmony with the universe remembering and connecting with our ancestors and appreciating the TRUE GOD the creator of the universe. Each tells stories that need to be passed from generation to generation because it is OUR OWN STORY WRITTEN IN OUR OWN LANGUAGE BY OUR FORE BEARERS for us to know, understand and embrace the dynamics of who we really are, where we are from, and where we are heading as a race.

creator of the universe, the supreme deity, father of all orishas

head, destiny, intuition.
















head, destiny, intuition.

the divinity of the sea, daughter of obatala, wife of Aganju

storm god, thunder, lightning

Marriage and domesticity, Sango's banished wife, daughter of yemoja

iron, hunting

disease, illness, curer of it all

wind, hurricanes

Volcanoes and deserts, sango's father

agriculture and harvest.

rainbow, guardian of children

healer and guardian of herbs

Osun,river,beauty,love,fertility

spiritual, moral uprightness.

youth, vitality.

the deep ocean, unfathomable wisdom

crossroads,trickster,messenger.
divinition,wisdom,light,foresight.

avenger,justice

physical health, well being.