Orisha

The Orishas are the deities of Yoruban religion (associated with Itan culture).  They are worshipped in religions around the world such as Candomblé (Brazil), Santería (Cuba), and many others.  By some counts, there are hundreds of Orishas.

Some of the Yoruban Orishas

Two of the most famous Orishas include Yemaja (the “Mother of Fish”), Orisha of the Sea and a mother figure for mankind, and Shango, Orisha of thunder and lightning.  They are represented in the second and third images on the top row of the image above.


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