African Mythology

Learn about Orunmila, the Yoruba god of wisdom and divination, who created Ifá and guides fate in African mythology.

Discover Oshun, the Yoruba goddess of love, fertility, and rivers, honored in festivals and known for her kindness to the poor and orphans.

Learn about Eshu, the Yoruba trickster god and messenger of Ifa, known for his unpredictable nature and role in African mythology.

Discover Ogun, the Yoruba Orisha of war, iron, and metalwork, revered in African religions for his strength and craftsmanship.

Learn about Yemoja, the Yoruba water goddess and mother of all Orishas, who rules rivers and oceans with wisdom, nurturing, and divine power.

Discover Oya, the powerful Yoruba goddess of storms and winds, and learn about her role in African mythology and spiritual traditions.

Learn about Shango, the powerful Yoruba god of thunder, lightning, and justice, worshipped in Nigeria and the African diaspora.

In Yoruba beliefs, few figures are as highly respected or as hard to fully grasp as Obatala, the god…

Katonda is the creator god worshiped by the Buganda people in East Africa. He is seen as the ruler of the universe and the father of the gods.

Kibuka, the war god of the Baganda people, means strength and battle. He appears in legends as Mukasa’s brother and a powerful deity.