Santería, (Spanish: “The Way of the Saints”) , also called La Regla de Ocha (Spanish: “The Order of the Orishas”) or La Religión Lucumí (Spanish: “The Order of Lucumí”), the most common name given to a religious tradition of African origin that was developed in Cuba and then spread throughout Latin America and the …
Q. Is Yoruba a voodoo?
The Yoruba dialect of Lukumi is the liturgical language of several branches of the sub-religions born of these traditions: Santeria, Voodoo, and Candomble. These religions started in Nigeria but were combined with Catholicism, by force, when the slave trades began.
Q. How do you become IFA?
In order to become an IFA, you first need to complete a Level 4 Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA). This qualification is made up of two units, with the first being based on financial services regulation ethics and the second focusing on advanced financial advice.
| Ọrunmila | |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Ifa divination |
| Region | Nigeria, Benin, Latin America |
| Ethnic group | Yoruba |
| Parents | Alayeru and Oroko |
Q. What’s Santeria in English?
Q. What is orunmila in Yoruba?
Orunmila is the Yoruba deity of wisdom, knowledge, and omniscience who is also known by several cognomens that further highlight his nature and role in the Yoruba pantheon.
Q. How many Odu Ifa do we have?
There are 256 odu (baskets, chapters) and innumerable verses called ese. Each chapter or odu is a container of sacred wisdom for use by humans to make the world and life in it good.
Q. Who is Obatala?
Obatala or Oshala (known as Obatalá in Nigeria or Oxalá in Brazil) is an orisha. He is believed to be the Sky Father and the creator of human bodies, which were brought to life by the smooth breath of Olodumare. Obatala is the father of all orishas (irunmole or imole). His principal wife is Yemoo.
Q. What is the name of the God of Africa?
Mlondolozi
