Òrìṣà
Òrìṣà(also spelled Orisha or Orixa) is an entity that possesses the capability of reflecting some of the manifestations of Olódùmarè. Yòrùbá Òrìṣàs (translated "owners of heads") are often described as intermediaries between man and the supernatural. The term is often translated as "deities" or "divinities".
Òrìṣà(s) are more like "animistic entities" and have control over specific elements in nature, thus being better referred to as the divinities. Even so, there are those of their number that are more akin to ancient heroes and/or sages These are best addressed as dema deities. Even though the term Òrìṣà is often used to describe both classes of divine entities, it is properly reserved for the former one.
Orishas Attributes
Orunmila / Ọ̀rúnmìlà The Yorùbá Grand Priest and custodian of the Ifa Oracle, source of knowledge who is believed to oversee the knowledge of the Human Form, Purity, the Cures of illnesses and deformities. His suburdinate priests or followers are the Awos.
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