Who is Olorun?
Olorun is the name often used for the supreme sky force, the source of all creation. In the Orisa tradition, Olorun represents the far-reaching creative power that stands above the pantheon, the origin of destiny and light.
Origin — How Olorun Became Orisa
Olorun existed before the earth was shaped, the vast sky itself from which life and order emerged. As the breath that set other Orisa in motion, Olorun is the silent presence behind every sacred act.
Sacred Stories & Myths
One myth tells of Olorun sending a messenger to appoint the first Orisa to their roles. Another speaks of Olorun listening as humans offered praise from below, hears their petitions, and reflects their prayers back through the Orisa.
More Regional & Local Orisa
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Ewi
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Asabi
air
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Ogun Meji
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Yemoo
air
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forest
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fire
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Emi Esu
air
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