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Yoruba west African pantheon of gods
Before I continue..i thought I should post a short glossary on the orishá before..seems fitting as I'm going to writing more about west African deities, since they're aren't quite as as well known to theathe readers like their Europeans and Asian counterparts.
Ajaka- Sango’s half-brother, 2nd Alaafin of Oyo empire (deified) Orisha of earthquakes
Ajé- Goddess of wealth
Arò meta- (Yoruba translation, meaning three witches) sisters of Lanroye & Elegbara, the three patron goddesses of witches and wizards, Orisha of magic and sorcery
Alaafia- Orisha of peace, daughter of Aje
Aroni- (the one-legged, Aroni the great green)Orisha of the forest
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