West African Gods Tag

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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1710046275025{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Yoruba Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Yemoja (Mother), Shango (Husband) Region Nigeria Associated With Rivers, Love, Lightning [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Oba Introduction Ọba, the revered Orisha of Yoruba mythology, commands admiration for her strength, wisdom, and steadfast

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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1710039031829{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Wolof Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Senegal, Gambia Associated With Supreme Power [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Roog Introduction Roog, also referred to as Rog or Koox in the Cangin languages, stands as the Supreme God and

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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1707203818195{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Kuba Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Democratic Republic of Congo Associated With Absolute Powers [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Nyambe Introduction Nyambe holds a paramount position in Kuba mythology, a belief system embraced by the Bantu community

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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1705755352767{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Hausa Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Magaji (Father), Maguzhi (Brother), Gizo (Son), Region Niger, Nigeria Associated With Shapeshifting, Mischief [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Kuri Introduction Kuri's origins reside in the mists of Hausa creation myths. He is often

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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1704807975577{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Fon Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Mawu (Father), Lisa (Mother), Gu (Brother), Ayaba (Wife) Region Benin, Togo, Nigeria Associated With Trickery, Messenger [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Legba Introduction Legba holds a prominent place in Fon mythology, esteemed as

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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1729228954623{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Ashanti Mythology, Akan Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Nyame (Father), Nyankapon (Husband), Bea, Tano, Anansi (Children) Region Ghana, Ivory Coast Associated With Earth, Truth, Peace, Fertility, Harvest [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Asase Yaa Introduction Asase Yaa, also known

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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1725517814663{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Yoruba Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Oya, Oshun, and Oba (Wife) Region Nigeria, Benin, Togo Associated With Rain, Thunder, Lightning, Earthquakes [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Sango Introduction Sango, alternatively known as Jakuta, holds a prominent position within Yoruba

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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1742798531248{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Yoruba Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members Aje (Son), Orunmila (Husband) Region Nigeria Associated With Sea, Water [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Olokun Introduction In Yoruba mythology, Olokun holds a significant position as an Orisha, revered as the supreme ruler

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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1701153711725{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Yoruba Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Yemowo (Wife), Olujo, Olufon, Akalako (Children) Region Nigeria Associated With Creation, Childbirth [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Obatala Introduction Ọbatala, alternatively referred to as Orisa-nla, holds a significant position within Yoruba mythology, serving

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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1723105520659{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin West African Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Ghana Associated With Sky, Creation [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Nyame Introduction Nyame, alternatively known as Onyame, Nyankopon, or Odomankoma, holds the esteemed position of being the supreme god among

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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1704429595852{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Yoruba Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Obatala (Husband) Region Nigeria, Togo, Benin, Brazil, Cuba Associated With Sea, Rivers, Moon, Motherhood [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Yemoja Introduction Yemoja, an ancient deity in Yoruba mythology, is revered as the bestower

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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1742798592101{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin African Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Oduduwa (Father), Shango (Brother), Orunmila (Sister) Region West Africa Associated With Metalworking, Blacksmiths, Weapons [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Ogun Introduction Ogun, alternatively recognized as Ogoun or Ogum, holds a significant position in

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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1697440317023{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin African Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Mawu, Lisa (Children) Region Benin, Togo Associated With Creation [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Nana Buluku Introduction The Fon religion's Nana Buluku was originally regarded as a deity. He is one of the

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1697440091151{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin African Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Ayida-Weddo (Wife), Erzulie Freda (Wife) Region Benin Associated With Creation [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Damballa Introduction The powerful Voodoo deity Damballah is depicted as a rainbow in the sky with his wife Ayida. He is also

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm"][vc_single_image image="24150" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://www.grandworldeldercare.com/homecare-experts/?utm_source=Reference&utm_medium=Mythlok_Banner+&utm_campaign=NursingCare"][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1697437236859{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin African Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Aso (Wife) Region Ghana Associated With Trickery, Shapeshifting [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Anansi Introduction Anansi is a folktale character that has a spider-like shape. He is often

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