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Yoruba: Olokun
Olokun was the sea god of the Yoruba people, who live in Benin. His name means "owner of the ...Read more
Yoruba: Shango
Shango was the king of the Oyo kingdom in West Africa. This was where the Yoruba people lived ...Read more
Yoruba: Olorun
Olorun, whose name means "owner", is the sky-god of the Yoruba people. He is also known as ...Read more
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