Enduring Wisdom of Yoruba Mythology

Yoruba Mythology is a rich and living spiritual tradition rooted in West Africa, particularly Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. Centered around the Orishas—divine beings like Shango, Oshun, Ogun, and Yemoja—it explores deep cosmological concepts such as Ori (destiny), Ashe (divine energy), and Ayanmo (life path). Unlike static myths, Yoruba beliefs are still practiced through rituals, festivals like Osun-Osogbo, and the Ifá divination system. Influential across the African diaspora in religions like Santería and Candomblé, Yoruba mythology blends philosophy, ecology, and identity—offering guidance, empowerment, and ancestral connection across generations and continents.

Divine Pathways: The Orishas, Origins, and Enduring Wisdom of Yoruba Mythology