Before Christianity and Islam spread across Africa, powerful spiritual forces ruled the land—forces known as the Orishas. Rooted in Yoruba spirituality, these divine beings represent the sacred energies of nature, humanity, and the universe. This video takes you on a captivating journey into the world of the Orishas, their roles, their powers, and how their legacy survived colonization, slavery, and religious suppression.
We’ll explore the origin and influence of each major Orisha, their symbolism, and how they continue to empower millions in Africa and across the African diaspora through practices like Santería, Candomblé, and Vodou.
In this video, you’ll learn about:
Olodumare – The Supreme Creator
Orunmila – The Orisha of Wisdom and Divination
Eshu – The Trickster, Messenger, and Gatekeeper
Ogun – The Orisha of Iron and War
Obatala – The Orisha of Purity and Creation
Shango – The Orisha of Thunder and Power
Yemoja (Yemaya) – The Orisha of the Sea and Motherhood
Oshun – The Orisha of Love, Beauty, and Wealth
Oya – The Orisha of Wind, Storms, and Change
Obaluaye – The Orisha of Disease and Healing
Osanyin – The Orisha of Herbal Medicine
Erinle – The Orisha of Hunting and Healing Waters
Egungun – The Collective Spirit of the Ancestors
00:00 – Introduction
04:58 – Olodumare – The Supreme Creator
09:00 – Orunmila – The Orisha of Wisdom & Divination
14:15 – Eshu – The Trickster, Messenger, and Gatekeeper
17:44 – Ogun – The Orisha of Iron
21:49 – Obatala – The Orisha of Purity
27:28 – Shango – The Orisha of Thunder
35:36 – Yemoja – The Orisha of the Sea & Motherhood
43:06 – Oshun – The Orisha of Love & Beauty
47:59 – Oya – The Orisha of Wind & Storms
51:49 – Obaluaye – The Orisha of Disease
56:44 – Osanyin – The Orisha of Herbal Medicine
01:01:22 – Erinle – The Orisha of Hunting & Healing Waters
01:06:15 – Egungun – The Collective Ancestor Spirit Force
01:11:44 – Conclusion: The Legacy of the Orishas
Discover how these ancient gods continue to guide, protect, and inspire spiritual practices today—before Christianity and Islam redefined African spiritual identity.
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THESE GODS SOUND LIKE THE GODS IN THE BIBLE JUST DIFFERENT NAMES. I WONT STOP AT LEARNING ABOUT THE ROOTS OF THE SUN
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Came here after watching Season 2 of Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. I've never seen a series (or a season of a series) that solely focuses on African mythology. Its very interesting. I'm glad the show brought some attention to the Orishas.
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And y’all wonder why we’re scattered from our land😢it’s from serving idols false gods and deities. Deteuronomy 28 is real and we were this sign until this day! Yahuah The Most High our Aluah is a jealous Aluah and I will bring the curse of a father’s sins upon the 3 and 4th generations of the children of those who hate me. Deuteronomy 5:9
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I did a dna test with my ancestry and found that I am from Nigerian, West African and Cuban descent. It explains my strong curiosity of the culture. I am praying the spirits lead me to my Orisha and so that I may finally start my journey with them. I turn 55 this year. I am ready. I am born in Rockaway Beach New York and now reside in North Carolina.
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