Cosmology, Creation and God
The Orisha traditions teach there is one God, from whom all power and existence comes from.

Ashé: Divine Essence of Existence
An explanation of the power of God that controls out entire existence and relationships with what is around us.

The Blessed Trinity
God is vast, not distant, and while he is too much for human understanding, his understandable aspects are named and presented as a trinity.

Ijo Orunmila
Several articles on the Cosmology and Creation in Yoruba thought.

Olodumare- God In Yoruba Belief And The Theistic Problem Of Evil
An excellent academic examination of the nature of God and morality.

General Sites
Sites covering many aspects of the Orisha traditions

Altar of My Soul
Marta Moreno Vega, PhD, tells of her journey to discover and eventually become a priestess of Santería/Lucumi. Site includes information about her book as well as writings on the Orisha and Santeria.

Awo Study Center
An online classroom and further resources studying Ifa, the religion as it is known in Africa. Several detailed explanations, glossary helps and lectures on the finer points.

Ochareo.com
Several articles, photographs and explanations of Orisha and the religion.

Organization for Lukumí Unity
Promoting unity and fellowship between Lukumí cultures and religions.

OrishaNet (Santeria)
In depth answers, resources, art and more about Orisha based religions . [English/Español]

Specific Resources

Articles
Articles looking at specific portions of the origins and aspects various African religions that survived in Latin America.

Ancestors
Veneration of ancestors (who are called eggun or egún) is an important part of the religion. Check out the various ways of celebrating ancestors and the ideas behind the practice.

Arts, Music and Entertainment of Santeria and Palo
The religions drive the creativity of musicians and artists around the world.

Divination
The Orisha religions are a mystery system largely based on divination, find out the various methods used and the backgrounds.

Ewe - Healing and Herbs
Resources about the place of plants and healing energy in Orisha and other African Traditional Religions.

Espiritismo
Espiritismo (Spiritism/Spiritualism) is based on Allan Kardec's tradition and frequently syncretized with African and Indigenous ancestral and medium practices of talking with the dead.

Forums
Forums and Discussion Groups on African Traditional Religions.

Initiations
There are various levels of participation in the Orisha religion - here is a look at the common initiations and ceremonies.

Orishas
Resources about the various Orisha, divinities and forces in Santeria/Lukumi.

Pataki
Myths and stories of the Orisha religion that explain the universe.