ORISA

Orisa & Yoruba Tradition

Selected introductions to Orisa and the traditions surrounding them.

Èṣù

Associated in Yoruba traditions with communication, crossroads, choice and consequence.

Ọ̀ṣun

Associated with the river, sweetness, fertility, care, beauty and feminine spiritual power in many traditions.

Ògún

Associated with iron, work, tools, roads, courage and the responsibilities of labor.

Ṣàngó

Associated with thunder, lightning, authority and justice, with deep historical connections to Oyo traditions.

Ọ̀bàtálá

Widely honored and associated with calmness, clarity, creation, wisdom and good character.

Ọ̀yá

Associated in many traditions with powerful winds, transformation, change and the Niger River.