3 Myths of Twin Orishá Ibeji

Orishá Ibeji, the divine twins of the Yoruba pantheon, embody the duality of life — youth and maturity, joy and sorrow, life and death. Known for their playful and vibrant energy, Ibeji is celebrated as the protectors of children, bringers of harmony, and symbols of balance. In Yoruba cosmology and the diaspora traditions of Candomblé […]
Orishá Ogún: The Warrior and Owner of Iron

INTRODUCTION TO ORISHÁ OGÚN – THE WARRIOR Source: The Myths of Orishá Ogun – Baba Tilo de Àjàgùnnà Orishá Ogún, known by various names such as Ogou or Oggun, is a prominent and powerful Orisha in the Yoruba religion and its diasporic counterparts like Santería and Vodou. Revered as the god of iron, technology, and […]