Olokun
Sign in to saveOlokun (Yoruba: Olókun )) is an orisha in Yoruba religion. Olokun is the deity of the bottom of the ocean and is believed to be the parent of Ajé, the orisha of great wealth. Olokun is revered as the ruler of all bodies of water and for the authority over other water deities. Olokun is highly praised for their ability to give great wealth, health, and prosperity to their followers. Communities in both West Africa and the African diaspora view Olokun variously as female, male, or androgynous.
Key facts
- Deity.type
- Yoruba
- Deity.other_names
- Olocún, Olókun
- Deity.member_of
- Orisha
- Deity.abode
- The ocean
- Deity.venerated_in
- Yoruba religion, Candomble, Santeria
- Deity.deity_of
- Oceans, Water, Health, and Wealth
- Deity.color
- Blue, white, green, beige
- Deity.region
- Nigeria, Benin, Cuba, Brazil
- Deity.ethnic_group
- Yoruba people Bini people
- Deity.symbol
- Shells, chains, water, Sea creatures
- Deity.Greek_equivalent
- Poseidon
- Deity.equivalent1_type
- Vodún
- Deity.equivalent1
- Agwé
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Olokun (Yoruba: Olókun )) is an orisha in Yoruba religion. Olokun is the deity of the bottom of the ocean and is believed to be the parent of Ajé, the orisha of great wealth. Olokun is revered as the ruler of all bodies of water and for the authority over other water deities. Olokun is highly praised for their ability to give great wealth, health, and prosperity to their followers. Communities in both West Africa and the African diaspora view Olokun variously as female, male, or androgynous.
==West Africa== left|thumb|Eyo Olokun masquerades at the Eyo festival|Eyo Festival in [[Lagos, Nigeria]]