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Orisha by blkamrcngl(f): 8:19am On Feb 23, 2006 |
I don't know much about it, but is there anyone out there that could explain more? Here is what wikipedia has: An Orisha, also spelled Orisa and Orixa is a spirit that reflects one of the manifestations of Olodumare (God) in the Yoruba spiritual or religious system. This religion has found its way throughout the world and is now expressed in several varieties which include Anago, Oyotunji, Candomblé and Lucumí/Santería. These varieties or spiritual lineages as they are called are practiced throughout areas of Brazil, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, the United States, Mexico and Venezuela. As interest in African indigenous religions (spiritual systems) grows, Orisa communities and lineages can be found in parts of Europe and Asia as well. While estimates vary, there could be more than one million adherents of this spiritual tradition worldwide. |
Re: Orisha by Seun(m): 9:29am On Feb 23, 2006 |
You can think of the Orishas as gods, and I think the wikipedia article is ok. What more do you want to know about them? |
Re: Orisha by ijebuman(m): 11:55am On Feb 23, 2006 |
some more information in a previous thread on Ifa https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-4427.0.html |
Re: Orisha by Ajisafe: 6:24pm On Feb 24, 2006 |
Wikipedia's article on ORISA is a very comprehensive one. They really did their research thoroughly. |
Re: Orisha by jagunlabi(m): 6:35pm On Apr 09, 2006 |
Orisha is a "local" god,that is also referred to as administrative deity.They are usually very much involved with the daily lives of human beings.Very much like the jewish deity called Yahweh. Eledumare,on the other hand,although considered as the maker of all the universe and everything in it,and the supreme God,is considered as aloof and distant to mankind.such supreme deity is what we refer to as God with capital G,or who the ancient hebreic priests refer to as El-Elyon,the most high God. |
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