Olokun orisha

Illustration of Olokun, androgynous Orisha of the deep seas. Illustration about cuban, afro, beliefs, olokun, african, olókun, traditions, yoruba, pantheon, religion - 311481868

If you’ve ever wondered what Yoruba gods like Sango or Obatala looked like, here’s your chance to find out. Depicting the beauty and essence of the ‘Orishas’ i.e divinities of the Yoruba culture, in Western Nigeria, Atlanta-based Photographer James C. Lewis created the ‘Orisha’ art exhibition to portray the Yoruba gods through art and illustration. The […]

MERFOLK MYTHOLOGY (2/6): Olokun/ Olóòkun In the Yorubá religion, Olokun is the Orisha (a deity who is the embodiment and the very spirit of a force of nature) of all bodies of water but mostly of the depths of the sea. He is seen by the Yorubá as male, female by the Ifé or sometimes both. Olokun is as mysterious as the bottoms of the sea and also is the keeper of the riches of the ocean. In Candomblé and Umbanda religions in Brazil, Olokun is such a secretive and mysterious Orixá, that his…

Olokun God

AJE-OLOKUN The Orisa of wealth, is among the most loved Orisa out of the 401 that are being worshipped in Yorubaland . The main capacity and strength of the Orisa of wealth is to provide sufficient…

Igha-ede is first drawn on the ground with Osanobua, the Creator...represented at the center, surrounded by the deities whom the ohen ( Olokun priest/priestess) contacts. In this case, Eziza, Olokun, Sango, Ogun, Orunmila, and Esu are all indicated. Obeisance to the honoured feet of [my teacher] Marpa the Translator! May I be far renmoved from arguing creeds and dogmas. E'er since my Lord's Grace entered in my mind, My mind hath never strayed seeking various distractions. Accustomed long to…

This is a quick reference that list the name of the Orisha, attributes, color and special items that they are known for. #oshun #yemaya #oya #oba