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The subject of the article is the common Orichals in the traditional Yoruba religion. They are divine beings. They are in the midst position between the people and the divine world and Olodumare. They are limited, limited and natural. They have characteristics similar to humans. Common Orixes are Orixes that stand at an important point with their tasks and characteristics in mythology and preserve their influence, strength and up-to-date in everyday life. These are Obatala, Eşu, Oşun, Shango, Orunmila, Oduduva and Ogun. The water is the transformation of a natural power of Oşun, and the Oduduva is the transformation of an apal spirit. Shango is both a divine horse spirit and a natural power. The other four are examples of primordial Orixes that have existed since creation. He is the one who gives life to the earth, and the one who gives life. He makes a mission between the people and the people. Orunmila guides man with wisdom in the relationship established with the Divine Universe. Ogun is the War and Iron Orix, giving man the power of self-protection with his strength and energy. Oduduva symbolizes the continuation of human life and kingdom established in Ile-Ife, the holy place of the Yorubs. Shango is a great fighter, plant scientist and courageous. He is the guardian, the savior, or the educator of mankind.

Abstract:

The subject of the article is the common Orishas in the traditional Yoruba religion. Orishas are divine beings. They are mediators between humans and the divine realm and especially the Supreme God Olodumare. They are deficient, limited and connected. They have human-like characteristics. The common Orishas are at an important point with their duties and features in mythology. They are also the Orishas who maintain their influence, power and timeliness in the daily life of the Yorubas. These are Obatala, Eshu, Oshun, Shango, Orunmila, Oduduwa and Ogun. While river water Orisha Oshun is the force of nature, Oduduva is the ancestral spirit and Shango is both a divine ancestral spirit and a natural force. The other four are examples of primordial Orishas that have existed since the creation. Obatala is the initiator of earth life by shaping human beings. Eshu is a seer and a messenger between the people and the Orishas. Orunmila guides man through his wisdom in the relationship with the divine realm. Ogun, in relation to war and the iron tools of war, raises the power of man to protect himself. Oduduwa symbolizes the continuity of the kingdom and human life established in Ile-Ife that is the holiest city of Yorubas. Shango is the great warrior, herbalist, and courageous. Oshun is the protector, savior or educator of humanity.

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