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- Olokun – Mythopedia
Olokun is the Yoruba goddess of the primordial waters that existed before the creation of humanity She is worshipped as a goddess of the ocean, along with Yemọja
- Yoruba Religion – Mythopedia
The Yoruba religion is the traditional belief system of Yorubaland (modern-day Nigeria, Benin, and Togo) It features a pantheon of over 400 deities, known as orishas (oriṣas)
- Orishas – Mythopedia
Olokun is the orisha of the primordial ocean According to Yoruba creation mythology, Olokun inhabited the world long before Ọbatala created the earth; she lived in a world of sea and mist, while the other gods occupied the sky
- Yemaja – Mythopedia
Yemaja is the mother of the oriṣas (gods) and the Yoruba goddess of fertility, birth, and motherhood She is also a water goddess, serving as the source of all oceans, rivers, and lakes
- Olorun – Mythopedia
Olorun and Agemo This copper alloy vessel depicts eight chameleons The chameleon held special importance in Nigerian cultures, not just Yourba, by Nigerian artist (ca 1668 - 1773) Smithsonian Open Access CC0 Agemo the chameleon was a trusted servant and messenger of Ọlọrun In one famous myth, he was instrumental to Olorun winning a contest against the sea goddess Olokun Olokun
- Ọbatala – Mythopedia
Obatala is the Yoruba god of creation and is worshipped as protector of the disabled The Supreme Being tasked him with creating the earth and humankind, but while he was drunk, he malformed some of his creations
- Demeter – Mythopedia
Demeter was a Greek Olympian goddess who reigned over crops, harvests, family, and fertility She was closely connected with her daughter Persephone
- Naiads – Mythopedia
The Naiads were water nymphs, generally associated with bodies of fresh water such as springs, rivers, and lakes Many of them were the daughters, lovers, or mothers of famous heroes and gods
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