Many people have turned to the yoruba religion in this spiritual revolution. Shango is also known as the god of fire, lightning and thunder. The focus of the yoruba religion has never been salvation of any sort, but focuses more on living a great life right now. Yoruba religious beliefs are part of itan, the total complex of songs, histories, stories, and other cultural concepts which make up the yoruba society. In the lukumi olokun mi my dear one religion of the caribbean, shango is considered the center point of.
The yoruba god, olodumare or olorun does not have an organized priesthood or temples in its honor, although it is invoked and its blessing is requested. The yoruba religion has become widespread throughout the western hemisphere as well as its native africa. See more ideas about orisha, yoruba religion and religion. Signos del diloggun santeriasantero cubano en madrid. Syncretism of the work of protestant missionaries, who were often liberated captives returning to their original homes in presentday southwestern nigeria. Diccionario yoruba libros grandes, religion yoruba, yoruba. Descargue como pdf, txt o lea en linea desde scribd.
The religion flourishes in the caribbean, and south america where it has been transplanted along with the peoples who followed this religious path, from africa. Abstract religion is the strongest element in african culture and exerts great influence upon the conduct of the african people. In the yoruba religion, santeria necklaces or bracelets represent a sacred emblem that is believed to be a bridge to the kingdom of saints and gods. Influence of yoruba culture in christian religious worship by odejobi cecilia omobola institute of education, faculty of education, obafemi awolowo university, ileife, osun state, nigeria. The yoruba would hold on to their religion, but in order to keep it alive, they would have to make it into a new religion. Libro nuevo o segunda mano, sinopsis, resumen y opiniones. Influence of yoruba culture in christian religious worship. So, no matter how bad the future may be, he offers counsel and helps to influence the impending destiny. The book, the bible of the traditional yoruba religion, is 6 x 9, has 271 pp with photographs. Yoruba religion is the basis for a number of religions in the new world, notably santeria, umbanda, trinidad orisha, haitian vodou, and candomble. The yoruba religion system comprises of traditional practices and spiritual concepts which has evolved into a robust religious system. Orulas power is so great that he can hand pick his sons and force them to abandon their current orisha for him.
Shango is historically a royal ancestor of the yoruba as he was the third king of the oyo kingdom prior to his posthumous deification. Syncretism of the work of protestant missionaries, who were often liberated. This tradition originates among the yoruba people of west africa, in the area of presentday. The yoruba traditional religion believes that all human beings pass through what is known as ayanmo which translate to destiny or fate. The yoruba religion also referred to as ifa religion is the traditional religious concepts and practices of the yoruba people, is found primarily in southwestern nigeria and the adjoining parts of benin, commonly known as yorubaland. Ifa yoruba fundamentals of the yoruba religion orisa worship chief fama. May 09, 2018 will you have to get involved in prison gangs. Though there is mention of a good and bad heaven, most followers hope for reincarnation which in this tradition is a good thing, as opposed to say buddhism where its something to be escaped. This book provides detailed instruction of practical usage of ifa by practitioners and nonpractitioners and answers many questions with respect to how to pray the ifa way. Dada adelowo introduction this paper is motiated by the need. Fresh out life after the penitentiary recommended for you.