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List of Orishas and Other African Deities

Oya, Yansa – third and favorite wife of Shango, Orisha of thunder, storms, wind, change, female strength and martial arts. Oye, Ojo – the wind, air. Accompanies Oya. Ozain, Osanyin – a forest Orisha and owner of omiero. Pomba Gira – Brazilian Candomble consort of Exu. Her paths are called upon for help in matters of love/lust.

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Obatalá is also the only orisha that has both male and female paths. Prayer for Obatala: Obatalá obá layé ela iwo alara aché Oyá. Oyá is the ruler of the winds, the whirlwind and the gates of the cemetery. Her number is nine which recalls her title of Yansá or "Mother of Nine" in which she rules over the egun or dead.

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Eleggua » Santeria Church of the Orishas

Eleggua (also spelled Elegua, Elewa, Elegba or Legba) is the most important of the orishas in Santeria.Elegua was the first orisha created by Olodumare and he existed prior to and witnessed creation unfold. He is the key to any of our religious practices, for without Elegua’s blessings nothing can proceed, transpire nor succeed in the world.

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Yemaya » Santeria Church of the Orishas

Yemayá (also spelled Yemoja, Iemoja, or Yemaya) is one of the most powerful orishas in Santeria. She is the mother of all living things, rules over motherhood and owns all the waters of the Earth. She gave birth to the stars, the moon, the sun and most of the orishas.

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Indigenous Religions | Encyclopedia.com

In addition, Santeros honor a number of orishas. The orishas are spirits that represent the forces of nature. Each of the orishas is associated with a Christian saint, as well as with an important number, a principle (such as sensuality, war, money, roads and gates, illness, or thunder and lightning), a dance posture, an emblem, a color, and food.

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