#yoruba orisha

[sailorjojogames]

Day 40: Power (make a sim based on a goddess or god)

Yemaya 🌊 & Oshun 🍯

Many Thanks to all the cc creators @sheabuttyr @sentate @ice-creamforbreakfast @satisim @myobi

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100 Days CAS Challenge ish

Disclaimer: It will not take me 100 days to do this challenge because  am only using this challenge to create a save file and to use the CAS more… best believe I used build and buy mode to create ✨ lol.🙈  

this day is the main reason, why i have been procrastinating... thought i would have learnt how to pose by now!! 😣😭. and make god-like sims like @nefarrilou Soon come 🙏🏾.

I hope i was able to do Yemaya and Oshun justice ! cos i was STRESSED!! I need to make Shango next!

[jeneka]

[yearningforunity]

Oya’s Betrayal

Oya’s Betrayal tells a Yoruba tale, a patakí, about a relationship between orishas Ogun, Oya, and Shango in a Renaissance style. Harmonia Rosales was inspired by artistic depictions of the Roman myth of Vulcan, Venus, and Mars.

Harmonia Rosales

[oliviersilven]

AFRICAN GODS SKETCHES More details on BEHANCE: https://www.behance.net/gallery/193959725/AFRICAN-GODS-SKETCHES TUMBLR: http://oliviersilven.tumblr.com/ Sketch+Cintiq+Photoshop. All Artwork Copyright Olivier SILVEN.

[demigoddessqueens]

As a lover of mythology and folk, I love seeing series tackle each pantheon differently!!

[jadeseadragon]

Harmonia Rosales @honeiee

"A small portion of a larger painting. This is Olokun, the god of the primordial waters. Angered that Obatala created the lands without her consent, Olokun sought to reclaim her dominion with a great flood. To stop the floods Obatala chains her to the bottom of the ocean…this is the very moment before she is imprisoned within her own kingdom. She stands as a symbol of the chaos that bubbles beneath our calm surface, a profound reminder of the lesser-known parts of ourselves we often retreat from."

[thesirenisles]

Honoring Yemaya for the New Year

"She dances on the surface of the ocean, silver and blue and pearly white in the Sun and Moon.  But in a storm–watch out!" -Nisi Shawl

Today is the first Moon day of 2025! I felt a calling to place the spotlight on the "Mother of All Living Things" and honor her energy as we proceed into the New Year. Enjoy!

Introduction

Yoruba spirituality is a vibrant and deeply rooted religious tradition that encompasses a wide range of deities (or Orishas) and philosophical principles, originating amongst the Yoruba people of West Africa. Following the diaspora of its people, this religious tradition birthed similar variations of the pantheon such as Ifa, Vodin, Santeria, Hoodoo, and Candomblé amongst the people of the Western hemisphere. Orishas are comparable to Archangels and considered demi-deities to the Supreme Being, Olodumare or Obatala “the King of the White Cloth”. There are literally hundreds of them, each ruling a facet of nature or human life. However, Yemaya is amongst the 7 most revered Orishas.

"The mermaid, the full moon; and intelligence beyond human comprehension."

-Luisah Teish, Priestess from "Jambalaya"

Who is Yemaya? 🌙

Yemaya (sometimes Yemoja, Yemanjá, Iemanjá, Yemonja) is a principal Orisha of the Ifa pantheon. Her name most closely translates to "Mother whose Children are Fish" or "Mother of the Ocean". She is also known as "Mother of All Orishas" She is the Goddess of the seas, divine creation, motherhood, fertility, birth or new beginnings, natural cycles, the moon, and protection of women and children. She is said to have birthed most of the other Orishas, very powerful. Yemaya's domain includes the visible and nurturing waters of the world, her energy depicted by the vast and all-encompassing waters of the seas. The ocean waters bring life, but also have the power to destroy it.

She is often compared to Black Madonna of Regiaand Stella Maris "Star of the Sea", that is believed to protect those who travel by sea. (see below)

Yemaya's Origins

Her mythical origins depict her as daughter of the Sky God, Olodumare. She is brought to Earth to instill divine order and balance. Some accounts say she manifested from the primordial waters of her oceanic counterpart Olokun, who rules the mysteries of the depths. Yemaya and Olokun are sometimes written as husband and wife, while brother and sister in other texts. Olokun is also sometimes written without gender at all.

The two Orishas are a complimentary pair. While Yemaya rules what is visible and known of the ocean, Olokun's domain is hidden and unknown.. but still abundant with life, thus primordial. One nurtures life and the other hold its very mysteries and secret power. Duality! Worship of the Orisha spread from Africa along with the trade of African peoples, her memory a beacon of survival for the oppressed.

Goddess of the New Year

Yemaya's ruling of birth and new beginnings easily makes her a perfect Goddess to work with for the New Year. The ocean is a reminder of where we come from and where we shall return, a cosmic force much greater than ourselves. For example, in Brazil, Yemaya is traditionally celebrated on New Year's Eve at the height of their Summer. On the beach, gowns in shades of blue and white are worn, they dance, party, and offer gifts to the Goddess in honor of the New Year.

"It is common to make a papier-mache vessel, decorate it with symbols of Yemaya, and fill it with her favorite offerings before letting it float away on the sea. Sometimes, this is followed by lighting a candle set into the sand." (_) The purpose being to show gratitude for the year you've passed and pray for blessings, guidance, or luck for the future. In return, her waters cleanse and regenerate your spirit.

Offerings

Perfume, seashells, jewelry, pearls, mirrors, fresh white flowers, fish, watermelon, coconut cake, molasses, pomegranate, candles, rice, sweet dumplings, caramel corn, and sachet powder.

Simple ways to honor Yemaya

Visit the water: Whether that's a river, lake, ocean, etc.

Offer Water: As the Goddess of the sea, you can offer water in a bowl or glass. You can place it near an image or symbol of Yemaya.

Light a Candle: Light a blue or white candle specifically, to channel her nurturing energy.

Take a Bath: Set out some fresh white flowers, seashells, and candles. Add sea salt. Take time to visualize the water cleansing your spirit.

Wearing Yemaya's Colors: White and blue can be utilized to channel her energy, similar to the candle.

Honor with Gratitude

While performing any of these showings of gratitude, recite words of thanks and prayer. Even if you do not practice the Yoruba spirituality or religion, you are still welcome. She is an all-loving and encompassing presence, akin to the waters of the tide. She accepts all just as she birthed all. You need only gratitude and respect.

In honoring Yemaya, may we be inspired to embrace the power of compassion, nurture our growth, and find balance in the vast waters of life.

Thank you for reading!

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Photo Art credit: Pinterest, Original Botanica

[arjuna-vallabha]

Oya/Iansã by Nelson Boeira Faedrich

[karmicstar]

[voodoocarving]

Oya and Aja, two goddesses of the Yoruba people this and other figurines in my Etsy store

[thespiritualsolarsystem]

[nogetron]

Ogun, Orisha of iron and combat. As the son of the creator of earth, Oduduwa, Ogun is one of the most revered deities of the Orishas. After Oduduwa had created the lands, Ogun lead the way for the other Orishas, clearing a path to earth. Together the Orishas brought the many aspects of the world to earth, with Ogun as the embodiment of metal and minerals, he brought the land its hardiest materials. With these metals Ogun gave humanity the gift of technology. All tools, from blades and wrenches to guns and cars, derive from Ogun’s source. Ogun is straightforward and aggressive, often being compared to a hound in personality, able to face danger head on. However it is because of his nature that he is the patron of war. Being incredibly adept in battle, he is prone to starting conflict. Like his father/mother Oduduwa before him, Ogun incarnated into a human form in the physical world. Son of his father’s incarnation also named Oduduwa, Ogun inherited the throne of the Yoruba city Ife. However after killing two subjects who disrespected him, he was forced to surrender kingship to his son Oranmiyan. Despite leaving the physical world, Ogun promised to aid those who called to him.

Ogun is one of the most popular and well known members of the Yoruba Orishas, with his worship transmitting to large portion of west Africa. One can find west African counterparts of Ogun in the Dahomey Gu and the Ewe Vodun Egu who is also referred to as Gu. Due to the slave trade, Ogun’s worship was transmitted and spread to the americas. His American theological descendants lay across the practices of the Brazilian Candomblé, Santeria, Dominican Vudu, New Orleans Voodoo, and Haitian Vodou. In Candomblé practices Ogun, known to them as Ogum, is synchronous with the Christian Saint George, Sebastian, Anthony and Peter. Ogun is the patron deity of many professions, with blacksmiths, drivers, soldiers and engineers being some of the many people who call upon Ogun’s protection. Ogun holds two festivals in his honor, the Ogun festival is called by a priest on the advent of a new moon, nine days later the festival starts and lasts seven days on the fourth they they sacrifice a dog an animal closely associated with Ogun. The second is the Elefon festival which celebrates the return of Yoruba warriors and the start of a new crop season, these celebrations hold a ceremony in which an individual wearing an Epa mask jumps off a mound, losing balance or falling is said to be an omen fortelling a bad crop year. Ogun’s many names include Ogou, Gou, Ogu and Oggun. Yoruba legends states that Ogun was an earthly king that ruled over Ife along with other earthly Orishas, some have claimed that this could mean that the Orishas are deified kings whose exploits were turned into legend. However others have countered saying that adopting the name of a Yoruba god when taking the throne of Ife may have been a tradition, with those rulers exploits being woven into the already existing deity’s narrative.

[jeneka]

"Les vents d'Oya", acrylic on paper, 21 X 29,7 cm

[feminoiredesigns]

Portrait artwork of a melanated mermaid, a beautiful black ocean queen. Water goddess, Yemaya (aka Yemoja, Yemanja) is partially submerged in the ocean, wearing pearl jewelry; digital art of an orisha from Yoruba (Nigerian) culture and spirituality depicted by a young African woman. Art by Dee Claire. Etsy download.

[astronautademarmore1]

Yemanjá, Rainha do Mar! 🤍🌊

Imensamente feliz e honrado pelo convite do meu amigo Del Nunes por contribuir nesse editoria coletiva de celebração a Yemanjá. A importância desse projeto vai além da arte, é uma homenagem sincera através da arte. Grato por fazer parte deste momento único de celebrações e manifestação artística dedicada à Rainha do Mar.

O editorial Yemanjá, Rainha do Mar 2024 é uma homenagem à Orixá Mãe e foi realizado no Rio Vermelho, Salvador, Bahia.

direção geral DEL NUNES (@uendelns) 📸 direção de fotografia JESSICA DOCEZERO (@docezeroprod) 🩵 interpretando Yemanjá TEKA FERRER (@teka.ferrer), 🧵 stylist LUANA VITÓRIA (@udeunique), 📄 produção YASMIN MOREIRA (@yasmoreira) 🧢 assistência de produção HUGO de SANTANA (hugo_santt) 🎨 coleção RAIANA BRITO (@raianabritto), ASTRONAUTA DE MÁRMORE (@astronautade.marmore), DRIELE MART(@drielemart), HANNA GOMES (@the.hannag) 🥁 trilha sonora FAUSTINO BEATS (@faustinobeats)

[kemetic-dreams]

Yoruba gods protect Fidel Castro: priest

By Reuters

January 21, 20083:31 PM ESTUpdated 17 years ago

HAVANA (Reuters) - Yoruba gods protect ailing Fidel Castro from witchcraft and want to see him continue leading Cuba, the first priest of the Santeria religion to be elected to parliament said on Monday.

"Olodumare says he is the one that should be there and so he is untouchable," said Antonio Castaneda, a babalawo (priest) in the religion slaves brought to colonial Cuba from Nigeria.

Hurricanes may batter Cuba this year, but Castro's health will not break, according to the orishas (deities), he said.

The 614-seat National Assembly elected on Sunday must approve Cuba's top leadership at its first session on February 24, when Cubans will learn whether Castro will retire as head of state.

Castro, 81, has not appeared in public since stomach surgery for an undisclosed illness forced him to hand over power temporarily to his brother almost 18 month ago.

Santeria followers have believed their gods were on Fidel Castro's side ever since a white dove landed on his shoulder during a victory speech in Havana after his 1959 revolution.

Castaneda, who played the sax at Havana's famed Tropicana cabaret for 30 years, never joined Cuba's Communist Party, but considers himself a "revolutionary." He praised Cuba's social safety net despite widespread economic hardships Cubans face.

He said 60 percent of Cubans believe in Santeria and he can give them a voice in the National Assembly. Castaneda won a seat as president of the Yoruba Cultural Association of Cuba, which is close to the government.

The orishas augur a good year for Cuba, the babalawo said. "If Cuba marches ahead, so too does the Comandante," he said.