Cosmology & Spiritual Thought
Ìmọ̀ Ọ̀run & Ayé
The metaphysical backbone of Yoruba civilisation — from the supreme creator Olódùmarè to the orishas, from Ifá divination to the philosophy of Orí and destiny. The spiritual system that has shaped religion across the Atlantic world.
Cosmology & Spiritual Thought Entries
Table of Contents
Ifa Divination
The ancient system of divination and vast corpus of oral literature that serves as the foundation of Yoruba religious philosophy.
The Orishas
The divine spirits of the Yoruba pantheon including Sango, Osun, Ogun, Yemoja, and hundreds more, each with distinct domains and attributes.
Yoruba Cosmology
The worldview that understands the universe as a dynamic interaction between the visible world (Aiye) and the spiritual realm (Orun).
Festivals & Ceremonies
Major annual celebrations and rituals including the Osun-Osogbo festival, Egungun masquerades, and the Oro tradition.