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Re: Yoruba Mythology by amor4ce(m): 10:35pm On Nov 17, 2011 |
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Re: Yoruba Mythology by Rgp92: 11:18pm On Jan 01, 2012 |
[size=20pt]Creation Myth[/size] Every culture has stories that explain how the universe was created. This is one version of a creation story that is told by the Yoruba to explain the beginning of the universe. Olorun lived in the sky with all the other gods. He told Orisanla, the god of whiteness, to create the earth for him. Olorun gave Orisanla some soil, a chain, a five toed chicken, and a snail shell and sent him on his way. When Orisanla got to the gates of heaven he noticed some other gods having a party. He stopped to chat with the other gods for a bit and drank some of their palm wine. Orisanla became quite drunk from the palm wine and fell asleep. Orisanla's younger brother Odua came by and noticed his brother fast asleep. He took all the things that Olorun had given him and went to the edge of heaven with Chameleon. Odua dropped the chain and climbed down, throwing some of the soil onto the water. He then released the chicken and the chicken scratched out the earth, expanding it in many directions until the ends of the earth were made. Chameleon then stepped upon the earth to make sure that it was stable. Odua followed and settled at a place called Idio. Orisanla soon woke and realized what happened. From that time on Orisanla put a taboo on palm wine. Even today those who worship Orisanla are forbidden from drinking palm wine. Orisanla came down to claim the earth but his brother, Odua demanded that he was to be the owner of the earth since he had created it. The two brothers continued fighting until Olorun heard them and called them to report to him. Olorun granted Odua the right to own the earth and rule over it. Olorun then told Orisanla that he would become the creator of mankind. In order to keep peace amongst the two brothers Olorun sent them back to earth with Sango, the God of Thunder; Ifa the God of Divination; and Eleshije, the God of Medicine. http://hearstmuseum.berkeley.edu/outreach/pdfs/yoruba_teaching_kit.pdf |
Re: Yoruba Mythology by Rgp92: 11:26pm On Jan 01, 2012 |
[size=20pt]Ifa Divination[/size] Divination is a method of solving problems and foretelling the future. It has existed for thousands of years throughout the world in different forms. Ifa divination is a traditional way to solve problems among the Yoruba. Divination helps to explain why certain misfortunes are happening to someone. For example, if a farmer’s crops are not growing or if someone in the family is ill they would seek the help of a diviner. Ifa diviners are called babalawo (fathers of ancient wisdom). The function of the Ifa diviner is to determine the reasons that are causing a person’s misfortune. He does this by performing a ritual with the person which reveals the source of the problem. [size=20pt]The Divination Ceremony[/size] Divination depends on interpreting marks made on the divination tray. Divining powder is used to make these marks. Sixteen palm nuts from the African palm tree are the most important of all the objects used in divination. Palm nuts are a symbol of Ifa, the God of Divination. The diviner tries to pick up all sixteen palm nuts in his right hand. If one nut remains in his left hand he makes a double mark in wood dust on his tray; if two remain, he makes a single mark. The diviner recites a verse based on the marks made. These verses act as the advice to help solve the person’s problem. |
Re: Yoruba Mythology by afroxyz: 3:24am On Jan 04, 2013 |
Hmm. Very educative. I just discovered that igbo mythology and yoruba share many similarities. Like sango (Amadioha in igbo) is also reprsented with a white ram and is a god of thunder. Also the tortoise is a trickster in igbo folklore. Keep it up |
Re: Yoruba Mythology by ISESELAGBA: 9:05am On Jan 31, 2013 |
tpia@:Ajala mopin is a debtor he does`t stay home, he hides on the ceiling so that nobody will see him when they need their money.That is the reaseon why Afuwape the son of Orunmila had favour from him when he wanted to choose ORI, he paid his debt. You can see this in Odu Ifa Ogunda meji,also in Ogbe Ogunda (Ogbe iyonu). IRE OOO |
Re: Yoruba Mythology by ISESELAGBA: 9:16am On Jan 31, 2013 |
Rgp92: [size=20pt]Creation Myth[/size] I disagree with this explanation, Obatala came to the word for creation, ordered by Odumare he carried out the assignment but along the line he drunk palm wine and started creating abnormal homo sapiens, like Albino, dwarf,hunch-back etc.Later Odumare sent Oduduwa to finish the assignment.That is the reason why Obatala devotees don`t drink Palm wine,i mean genuine devotee. IRE OOO 1 Like |
Re: Yoruba Mythology by tpiander: 4:22pm On Oct 05, 2015 |
exotik: What's a Yoruba puritan? |
Re: Yoruba Mythology by tpiah01: 3:48pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
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Re: Yoruba Mythology by tpiah01: 3:56pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
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Re: Yoruba Mythology by tpiah01: 3:59pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
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Re: Yoruba Mythology by lawani: 5:04am On Aug 26, 2016 |
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Re: Yoruba Mythology by Ralfoosha: 9:59pm On Sep 21, 2016 |
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Re: Yoruba Mythology by demolaj(m): 3:45pm On Mar 21, 2017 |
this is wonderful wishing u more wisdom. 1 Like |
Re: Yoruba Mythology by isalegan2: 11:05pm On Apr 21, 2018 |
Rgp92: Shango is not more important than Ogun. I remember when this thread was created by the OP. Oodua a gbe wa o! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Yoruba Mythology by Amujale(m): 12:04pm On Aug 08, 2018 |
Ase wa! Shango is probably the most famous Orisa the world has ever seen. In some areas of the world Shango is more or less the one and only and all others are regarded lesser. However misguided academics might treat such leaps in faith, it merely strengthens not weakened the array of talent available to the Yoruba faith. Which Orisa rules head and shoulders above the others, I think all the premodial Orisa are divine entities, some relatives - yes, bouncing ideas and even at times influencing one another most definitely; for me, they are all revered correctly and rightfully. Firstly, let’s not confuse our favourite Orisa with the most important Orisa; although I concede to the fact that might be one of the same. As in, one’s favourite Orisa could be regard more important . Furthermore, or for the sake of argument, one should suppose Orisa Nla a perfect candidate haven been given the more delicate assignment of moulding humankind. For me, after already taking into account the unique importance of one’s-self, Orisa Nla is probably the most important Orisa to our dimension. |
Re: Yoruba Mythology by 0balufonlll: 2:45pm On Aug 08, 2018 |
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Re: Yoruba Mythology by Amujale(m): 3:55pm On Aug 08, 2018 |
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Re: Yoruba Mythology by Amujale(m): 11:04pm On Aug 08, 2018 |
0balufonlll: Eventhough I agree with you and your viewpoints, am afraid my opinion is unchanged. Sango is arguably the most famous Orisa in the world. Like in reference to earlier comments, in some areas outside of Africa, (bizare as it might sound) Sango is seen simply as God. And just like your initial point suggests, many academics also accept that Ifa is more famous. |
Re: Yoruba Mythology by jbblues24(m): 9:16pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
I admire your type! 2 Likes 1 Share |
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