Yoruba mythology
16 Oct
Three weeks ago, we began to explore Eledumare and the Orishas sent to serve as a guide in this human race. So far, we started with our appreciation of Sango, the most feared and powerful Orisha to Babalú-Ayé, the curer of illnesses. Is Esu Satan? Let’s find out. Ògún He is the Orisha of iron…
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Just as most beliefs, the Yoruba culture includes a world of myths, allegories, poetry and the love and wisdom of the Ifa divination system which helps to remind the Yoruba people of their past and customs that have survived through history and have helped shape their literature and religion as we know it today. Yoruba…
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Amazed by Yoruba mythology and folklore, Robert Awharen has appropriated the ancient tradition in paintings. A self-taught artist, Awharen, a Niger Delta-born...
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