12 African Gods and Goddesses: The Orisha Pantheon
Lions, elephants, vast stretches of the jungle with venomous snakes, or an endless sea of sand stalked by nefarious scorpions. These could be some of the many things that come into your mind when you think of the word ‘Africa.’
However, this somewhat stereotypical vision doesn’t spring out of the blue. The lush continent of Africa is in fact home to numerous animals and insects found only on the continent, as well as beautifully diverse groups of people, each retaining their breathtaking cultures of yore.
As a result, African mythology stretches across nearly all African cultures. Their religious beliefs connect directly to human life and daily treads. African people, however, do not have a single unified belief about a supreme god.
Due to its diversity, African religions can be classified into countless smaller ones. In this article, we will be looking at the traditional beliefs of the Yoruba people, a West African ethnic group with a brimming crucible of history to their name.