Explore West African Mythology
Olokun was the sea god of the Yoruba people, who live in Benin. His name means "owner of the ...
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Shango was the king of the Oyo kingdom in West Africa. This was where the Yoruba people lived ...
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Olorun, whose name means "owner", is the sky-god of the Yoruba people. He is also known as ...
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Mawu is the supreme god of the Fon people of Abomey (Republic of Benin). Mawu , the Moon, brings ...
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Liza is a god of the Fon people of West Africa. Liza is represented by the fierce Sun. Usually ...
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