Orisha University Podcast

When Orunmila decides to visit Owo, the oracle did not reveal what he could expect upon his journey. Is Orunmila walking into a trap?

What is an Apetebi? Is it the Babalawo's wife, girlfriend, or slave? What do you think about this story?

Erinle is known for being a hunter, but he is also the protector of a very special group of people.

Orunmila was having a tough time at life? Until he decided to visit the Babalawo. Will Oshun give Orunmila what he needs to achieve wealth?

In this episode we take a look into the Orisha Shango. One of the most popular Orisha in the Yoruba Pantheon. Known for being the husband of Oshun, Oya, and Oba Nani his story is so much more complex thanhis love relationships. This episode takes a deep dive into Orisha Shango. References: Cuoco, Alex. African Narratives of Orishas, Spirits and Other Deities Fatunmbi, Fa'lokun. Ebora (The Metaphys...

Shango receives a new powerful medicine from Eshu but is it too powerful? References: Cuoco, Alex. African Narratives of Orishas, Spirits and Other Deities

Shango rules over all of Oyo, but his Generals Timi and Gbonnka may be more popular than him. Will this quest for power be his undoing? Reference: Cuoco, Alex. Africa Narratives of Orishas, Spirits, and Other Deities

Shango is blind with jealousy and Orunmilla is the target of Envy. How will this end. Reference: Brown, David H. Patakin: Orisha Stories from the Odu of Ifá

I've got a testimony. I always share the Orishas' stories but rarely share my own. This was not easy, but I had to share because there are many women who battle with heavy menstrual cycles, fibroids, and endometriosis. I needed to share some of my story with you. Prayer from: I Hear Olofi’s Song by Dr. Iya Ayoka Wiles

There are many stories discussing how Oya became the Owner of the Cemetery. This story can be found in Patakín Orisha Stories of the Odu Ifa by David H. Brown

When Shango is pursued tirelessly by his enemies will Oya save him? Reference: Santeria Stories by Luis Manuel Núñez

What can Oya do when everyone is gossiping about her? If she loses her temper would she be wrong?

This episode we explore the Orisha Ochosi. References: Cuoco, Alex. African Narratives of Orishas, Spirits and Other Deities Fatunmbi, Fa'lokun. Ebora (The Metaphysical Foundations of Ifa Book 2) . Unknown. Kindle Edition. Oni Yemaya, Mariela Alban. WARRIOR ORISHAS: ELEGUA, OGUN AND OSHOSI Prandi, Reginaldo. Mitologia dos orixás (Portuguese Edition) (pp. 130-131). Companhia das Letras.

When Ochosi finds true happiness he never suspects it will be his brother who ruins everything for him. Reference: Prandi, Reginaldo. Mitologia dos orixás (Portuguese Edition) (pp. 130-131). Companhia das Letras.

When the King of Ketu throws a party and forgets to invite the Iyami, all of the hunters step up to defend the city. Will Ochosi be able to defeat them with only one arrow?

Ogun protects his brother in times of need and teaches him how to provide for himself.

Let's take a look at the Orisha Ogun. The Orisha of Iron, war, and so much more. I have always seen the lover side of Ogun while others insist on seeing just the warrior. This episode digs into the complexities that is Orisha Ogun. References: Barnes, Sandra T.. Africa's Ogun: Old World and New (p. 39). Indiana University Press. Cuoco, Alex. African Narratives of Orishas, Spirits and Other Deities...

This story left me with so many questions. Who is the father? How did the hunter know who they were talking about? Who is the hunter???? Resources: Cuoco, Alex. African Narratives of Orishas, Spirits and Other Deities

Ogun is afraid of nothing, but he fails to offer the proper scarifices. Should he fear losing his wife?

Ogun becomes tired of working outside and being dirty all the time. He begins to work with Orunmilla and believes he should become a Babalawo. How will this work out?

Aganju the Orisha of Volcanos and the wilderness. We never really talk about Aganju he is a very reclusive Orisha. He was one of the first Orisha to journey to the earth and this week we are going to uncover the mysteries that surround Aganju. References Oní Yemayá, Mariela Albán; Oni Shango, R.E. Avendano. ORISHAS, Yoruba Kings in the Lucumi Tradition Cuoco, Alex. African Narratives of Orishas, S...

Aganju has nothing to do, but Obatala is always busy. Is it right for Aganju to become a little jealous

Can a King who never appears to his people be a good king? References: Borwn, David H. Patakin

Oshun agrees to marry Aganju, But Does she Really love him.

Yemaya the Mother whose children are Fish. Mother to the Orisha. Lets take a look into this powerful Orisha. References: Cuoco, Alex. African Narratives of Orisha Spirits and Other Deities Fuente Alvarez, Esther. Lucumi, Yoruba People: The Genesis Book of African Orisha Deities and their Presence Cuban Santeria  Mason, John. Orisa: New World Black Gods