Orisha Overviews
Lists of Orishas and descriptions of their nature

Altar of My Soul
A list and brief explanation of - Elegua, Obatala, Ogun, Olokun, Osanyin, Ochosi, Oshun, Oya, Shango, And Yemaya.

The Lukumí Pantheon: Orishas Worshiped by the Lukumí
A list of the Orisha and their ritual elements, including Dadá & Bayaní (Ibañálé, Abañálé), Orishaokó (Orichaocó), Erinle (Inle), Aganjú, Oduduwá (Oduá, Odúduá), Oba, Yewá (Yeguá) , Naná Burukú (Naná Burucú) and many others.

The Orishas, from OrishaNet
A list and brief explanation of - Elegba, Ogún, Oshosi, Obatalá, Oyá, Oshún, Yemayá, Shangó and Orunmila.

Babalu Aye
Babalu Aye is known for health and disease. Also known as or spelled as Azowano. The figure of San Lazaro (St Lazarus) is used as representation.

Babaluaye
A basic overview of Babaluaye.

Chango
Chango is the owner of bata drums, represented by thunder and lightning and is known for issuing divine justice. Also known as or spelled as Shango, Sango and Xango. The figure of Santa Barbara is used as representation.

Shango and Bata and Dilogun Divination Verses
The relationship of Shango and Bata described in Ifá.

Eleggua
Owner of the crossroads and sometimes a trickster - he creates opportunities or takes them away. He teaches patience. Also known as or spelled: Esu, Exu, Eshu, Elegua or Elegba. Papa Legba in the Vodou traditions.

Cleansings And Ewe Orisa Esu
Ewe (herbs) assosiated with Eleggua, and a cleansing for the home.

Eshu: An Afro-Caribbean Divine Trickster
A brief academic overview of Eshu in culture and religion.

Eshu's Cap: Improvisation at the Crossroads of the Diaspora
An academic examination of how Eshu has affected Jazz, Blues and other African Diaspora music forms.

Ifa and the Spirit of the Divine Messenger
The Divine Messenger translates the language of Nature into the language of humans and the language of humans into the language of Nature.

Paths of Esu/Eleggua
Avatars or Paths of Esu/ Eleggua Afra: Can be found at hospitals and clinics, helping Asojano get rid of illness; good protection against contagous disease.

Songs And Rhythms For Esu
A sample "canto a Eleggua" and a take on Toques Pa' Eleggua.

What Really is Esu?
Due to Christian syncretism in Nigeria, the Deity or Orisa Esu has become synonymous with the Christian devil.

Ochosi
Ochosi is the hunter and tracker. Also known as or spelled as Osoosi,

Òsóòsi : Ifa and the Spirit of the Tracker
A thorough exploration of Osoosi.

Òsoosi Lyric
Lyrics for a chorus honoring Osoosi.

Oggun
Known as the brutal force of nature and war. Represented by iron and technology. Also known as or spelled as Ogun, Ogu, Ogoun and Ogum. The figure of San Pedro (St Peter) is used as representation.

Ifa and the Spirit of Iron
A thorough look at Oggun through culture, history and religion.

Oggun - An Eternal Presence
A tribute to Oggun using stories and music by Lazaro Ros.

Ogun and Erinle
A look at the relationship between the two orishas.

Oriki Ogun - Praising the Spirit of Iron
A praise for Ogun.

Orí
Everyone has a personal Orisha called Orí - the "self" Orisha which existed before birth and returns to heaven and earth several times.

Ibori - Praising and Feeding One's Ori [PDF]
A well laid out ceremony for your Ori.

Ori
A discussion of the various aspects of Ori.

Ori
An excellent examination of what makes up human life, body and mind.

Osain
Osain is the spiritual connection to all plant life. Also known as Osanyin.

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

Osanyin
An overview of Osanyin in the Orisa tradition.

Oriki Osanyin [DOC]
Praising the Spirit of Herbal Medicine

Oshun
She is the fresh water divinity and is the force of love. Also commonly known as or spelled Ochún or Osun.

Oshun and Gelefun
The relationship of Oshun, Yemoja and Oya referred to as Ara Obinrin Gelefun.

Osun and the Power of Prayer
It has been said in the sacred stories of our tradition that Osun is the only Orisa able to approach Olodumare directly, carrying our prayers from the mouth of humanity to Olodumare's ears.

Oshun's Flight
A story of how Oshun became the messenger of Olodumare.

Yemaya
Yemaya is the ocean and salt waters - the queen of the sea. Also commonly known as or spelled Yemoja, Yemanya, Iemonja or Yembo.

Omi Saide
A tribute to, and information on Yemoja and her paths. Includes a Lukumi/English prayer.

Oríkì Yemoja
Oriki (praise songs) for Yemoja, samples of a song for her and pictures of her beads.

Yemayá
An academic paper on Yemayá.