List of Orishas, Lwa, and Other African and Diaspora Deities

Eshu

This is a list of known West African and diaspora Orishas, Vodun, Lwa, notable Spirits, and Deities.  I’ve gathered information from a variety of sources.  It is by no means a complete list, and different cultures have different names and pronunciations.  Just in the Yoruba pantheon, there are said to…

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Oya Oil and Potpourri

Oya Oil Smoke is taboo for some traditions of Oya, so for observances, her devotional oil should be diffused on water, not straight on the burner. You will need: a stick of cinnamon for Eshu 1/2 liter of olive oil (for a war Goddess type energy) or sunflower oil if…

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