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List of Gods : "God Yoruba" - 65 records

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God name
"Shagpona"
Yoruba God of smallpox Yoruba
God name
"Shaikpaia"
Yoruba / Nigeria, West Africa Plague god. The son of SHANGO, he is credited with having once been a god of war who invaded the country (as a disease). He is particularly identified with smallpox. His symbol is the sesame plant which takes the form of a taboo and brings disease to those who take it into their house. A festival is held in September to propitiate Shankpana with sacrifices of animals and fruit....
God name
"Shakplana"
Nigeria God of plague identified with smallpox Nigeria / Yoruba
God name
"Shango"
Yoruba A god of war, storms, thunder & fertility
God name
"Shango"
Yoruba God of war, storms, thunder and fertility. Yoruba
God name
"Shango"
Yoruba / Nigeria, West Africa Chthonic storm god. As an earth deity he was once a mortal man, the king of Oyo, who transformed himself into an immortal. According to tradition, during his life he breathed tongues of fire. He then ascended into the sky by climbing a golden chain and became the god of thunder and lightning. He is also god of justice, punishing thieves and liars. His consorts include OYA, Oshun and Oba. Cult followers of Shango are believed to be able to make lightning strike an adversary. In shrines to Shango, the image of the god is adorned with a ram's head. Also SANGO....
God name
"Sopona"
Yoruba God of smallpox Yoruba
Goddess name
"Yemanja"
Yoruba Yemonja, a mother goddess; patron deity of women, especially pregnant women; and the Ogun river, the waters of which are said to cure infertility. Yoruba
Goddess name
"Yemoja"
Yoruba / Nigeria, West Africa Goddess of water. The creatrix of all the rivers in the area, particularly the river Ogun. She is chiefly worshiped by women and the sacred river water is considered a remedy for infertility. She is propitiated with animal and vegetable sacrifices. Attributes: cowrie shells....
Goddess name
"Yemonja"
Nigerian / Yoruba She is one of the great goddesses
Goddess name
"Ymoja"
Yoruba Goddess of rivers and of the sea Yoruba
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