Orishá Shango: The Orishá of Thunder, Fire, Justice and Life Force
INTRODUCTION TO ORISHÁ SHANGO Orishá Shango, the powerful and charismatic Orisha of thunder, lightning, and fire, commands reverence and respect in the Yoruba religion and its diasporic traditions like Candomblé and Santería. Known for his passion, strength, and leadership, Shango embodies justice, power, and resilience. As the ruler of kings and protector of his followers, […]
Orishá Oshumaré: The Orishá of Transformation, and Endless Cycles
INTRODUCTION TO ORISHÁ OSHUMARÉ Orishá Oshumaré, the vibrant Orisha of rainbows, is a symbol of transformation, renewal, and the cycles of life in the Yoruba tradition and its diasporic counterparts such as Candomblé and Santería. Known for his duality, Oshumaré embodies the constant flow of energy between opposing forces, linking the heavens and earth through […]
Orishá Oshóssi: The Sacred Hunter of Knowledge and Survival
INTRODUCTION TO OSHÓSSI: THE HUNTER OF KNOWLEDGE AND SURVIVAL Orishá Oshóssi, the revered orisha of hunting, forests, and the protection of wildlife, holds a prominent place in the Yoruba religion and its diasporic expressions like Candomblé and Santería. Often symbolized by the bow and arrow, Oshóssi is not just a masterful hunter of game but […]
Orishá Oyá: The Orishá of Storms, Winds, Transformation and Freedom
INTRODUCTION TO ORISHÁ OYÁ Orishá Oyá, the powerful Orisha of winds, storms, and transformation, plays a central role in the Yoruba religion and its Afro-diasporic traditions like Candomblé and Santería. Revered as a warrior goddess, she commands the uncontrollable forces of nature and serves as the guardian of the gateway between life and death. Oyá’s […]