Esin Ibile
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Religion
Esin Ibile
Yoruba traditional religion is one of the most sophisticated spiritual systems in Africa, with a rich pantheon of deities, a complex cosmology, and deep philosophical traditions.
Religion Entries
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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.