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Religion of the Yoruba Primal Religions

Africa 2nd Largest Continent Nigeria, Benin, the Congo, Togo

Yoruba Not a nation, group with a common language More than 10 million Has been around 1,000 years Most live in major cities independent from each other Ife-center of Religion. It where creation first began

Olorun: the Supreme Being Primary source of power. All life is the result of Olorun’s power. Distant, not part of the world. Prayers, but no shrines

Mediators to Olorun Orishas: lesser dieties All have power that can harm or benefit people depending on how they are worshiped. Orisha-nla: creator of the earth Ogun: God of Iron and War. Orginally the King of Ife. Esu: Both good and evil. Mediates between heaven and hell. Translates for us to the Orishas. Trickster figure.

Ancestors of the living Deceased humans who became deified They possess powers just like the orishas and are worshipped. 2 types Family ancestors who were good in life An important person who is honored by many

Yoruba Cosmology Division between heaven and earth. Heaven is invisible home of Orishas and the Ancestors Earth is home of humans

2 types of Humans Humans that are descended from the gods “Perverted” human beings Sorcerers and witches Religion maintains the balance of heaven and earth It also guards from the evil deeds of the witches and the sorcerers

Mediating Heaven and the Earth Different people between the heavens and the earth. A specialist for each occasion Diviners Priests who practice the art of divination It is believed that one must know their future before they can proceed with their lives

Taking on the spirits Another type of specialist mediates between Ancestors and the living. They put on masks and costumes and dance to represent those who have died. They send messages from the dead to the living.