Igbó Olódùmarè (English translation:The Forest of God ) is the second novel by the Yorùbá author D.O. Fágúnwà, published in 1949 by Thomas Nelson. It...
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Yoruba religion (section Olódùmarè)
system, Olodumare has ase over all that is. Hence, it is considered supreme. Olodumare Irunmole Orishas Ancestors Human Animal, Plant, etc Olódùmarè is the...
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Santería (section Olodumare and the oricha)
("believers"). Santería teaches the existence of a transcendent creator divinity, Olodumare, under whom are spirits known as oricha. Typically deriving their names...
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beings. This was authorized by his father, Olodumare which gave Obatala the name sculptor of mankind. "Now Olodumare [the supreme being] once called on Obatala...
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these religions, the orishas are spirits sent by the supreme creator, Olodumare, to assist humanity and to teach them to be successful on Ayé (Earth)...
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as a divine or semi-divine being that was sent by the creator deity, Olodumare, from heaven to create the earth upon the waters. These beliefs are held...
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is a prominent primordial Divinity (a delegated Irúnmọlẹ̀ sent by the Olódùmarè) who descended from Ìkọ̀lé Ọ̀run, and the Chief Enforcer of natural and...
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produces change in the Yoruba religion. It is believed to be given by Olodumare to everything — gods, ancestors, spirits, humans, animals, plants, rocks...
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beings living on Earth. He is praise named "Igbákejì Olódùmarè" (second in command to Olodumare) and "Ẹlẹ́rìí ìpín" (witness of fate). Priests of Ifá...
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Irunmole (primordial spirit) sent to assist Shango to create the world by Olodumare, the Supreme God. The other spirits sent ignored Oshun, who went to Shango...
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Òrìṣà of Wisdom, who in turn serves as the oracular representative of Olodumare. The term "Babalawo" typically refers to a Yoruba religious figure, often...
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people is known as Olorun or Olodumare. The Yoruba believe that Olodumare is omnipotent and is the source of all. Olodumare is aloof; he is not directly...
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Olódùmarè (Edinburgh: Nelson, 1949) Ìrèké Oníbùdó (Edinburgh: Nelson, 1949) Ìrìnkèrindó nínú Igbó Elégbèje (Edinburgh:Nelson, 1954) Àdììtú Olódùmarè (Edinburgh:...
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Oparicocha, and Osokere. There is a patakí (story) in Santería in which Olodumare gives Eleguá the keys to the past, present, and future; for this reason...
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Yoruba religion, Ilé-Ifẹ̀ was founded by the order of the Supreme God Olódùmarè by Obatala. It then fell into the hands of his brother Oduduwa, which...
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Obaluaiye, is one of the orishas or manifestations of the supreme creator god Olodumare in the Yoruba religion of West Africa. Babalú-Aye is the spirit of the...
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(òrìṣà), or deities. The supreme being in Yorùbá culture is known as Olódùmarè/Elédùmarè, Elédùà as well as other names. Orunmila - spirit of wisdom...
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2010. Idowu, Bolaji E. : "Olodumare: God in Yoruba Belief" Wazobia, New York, NY 1994 ISBN 1-886832-00-5. Idowu, Bolaji: Olodumare: God in Yoruba Belief,...
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the nature of the Deity, morality, and the ultimate destiny of mankind. Olódùmarè : God in Yoruba Belief, New York, N.Y., Wazobia (1994) ISBN 1-886832-00-5...
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Part of a series on Yoruba religion Deities God: Ọlọrun / Olodumare / Olofin The Orisha: Aganju Agemo Ajaka Ayao Babalú-Ayé Elegua Erinle Eshu Ibeji Oduduwa...
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power to seize. He is the great Communicator and messenger of the will of Olódùmarè. Dedicated to Ṣàngó "Jakuta" - the Òrìṣà of Energy, àrá (Thunder), and...
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percussionist Neguinho do Samba. The name comes from the Yoruba word Olodumare. Olodum is widely credited with developing the music style known as samba...
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divine power. They are also the mediators between the common people and Olodumare, God. They include some now well-known divinities as; Obatala, Ogun, Orunmila...
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colored flags at specific times of the year in order to be blessed by Olodumare." Common flags displayed are for Shango and Orun. Women in Orisha-Baptist...
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also choosing their Akunyelan (lot) in the presence of Olodumare and Orunmila with Olodumare's approval. By atunwaye, a person may incarnate only in a...
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There are also some religions with a single supreme being (Chukwu, Nyame, Olodumare, Ngai, Roog, etc.). Some recognize a dual god and goddess such as Mawu-Lisa...
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gains forgiveness from the Supreme Creator, Olodumare, they will all die. For an audience with Olodumare, Simi will need a pair of powerful obsidian rings...
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Buluku as a god and refer to the dancer having a friendship with the god. Olodumare Traditional African religion portal Teresa N. Washington (2005). Our Mothers...
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of one's death. This is the meaning of life: to deliver the message of Olodumare, the Supreme Creator by promoting the good of existence. For it is the...
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