The is a complex spiritual tradition originating from West Africa (primarily modern-day Nigeria and Benin) centered on the worship of a supreme creator and a pantheon of divine spirits called Orishas . In the Americas, this faith evolved into syncretic traditions like Santería (Regla de Osha) and Candomblé, blending Yoruba beliefs with Catholicism to survive the transatlantic slave trade. Core Beliefs The religion follows a clear spiritual hierarchy:
The supreme, omnipotent creator who is the source of all energy but is not directly worshipped with sacrifices or shrines. Los Orisha y la religion Yoruba
Divine spirits or "forces of nature" that act as intermediaries between humanity and the creator. The is a complex spiritual tradition originating from
While tradition mentions or even more Orishas, a few "major" ones are central to daily practice: Los Orisha y la religion Yoruba