Dernière modification le 07/06/2026.
Deities of the Kingdom of Benin, the Yoruba gods were brought to Brazil as part of the Macumba culture during the era of slavery.
| NAMES OF THE DEITIES | FEATURES |
|---|---|
| Ajê Shaluga | god of Gold and Health |
| Dada | God of Vegetables |
| Eshu / Exú | messenger of the gods (more details) |
| Exu | guardian of temples, homes, and villages; messenger of the gods |
| Moon | |
| Oba | goddess of the Oba River |
| Obatala | Heaven, the first man, protector of cities and temples |
| Odudua | Earth, the first woman, protector of procreation and settlement |
| Ogun | God of War and Metal |
| Okay | God of the Hills and Mountains |
| Olokun | god of the sea |
| Olorun / Olodumare | God the Creator |
| Orishako | god of agriculture and fertility |
| Oshossi | god of the hunt |
| Oshun | Oshun, the river goddess |
| Oya | goddess of the Niger River |
| Sakpata | god of Sickness and Death (also a voodoo god) |
| Shango | God of Thunder |
| Sun | |
| Yemanja | major goddess, mother of Pisces and the Waters |
References
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