Orisha Profiles

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A small stone statue of Eshu Eleguá placed on a clean white cloth.

Eleguá Orisha: Colors, Numbers, Favorite Foods, Addimús, and Everything a Devotee Should Know

SanteriaGuide Editorial· Oct 3, 2026

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Ethereal depiction of Oshun as Ibu Ikole with golden light and a vulture.

Olokun in Santería: Meaning, Rituals, Offerings, and Why Devotees Honor the Ocean Orisha

Bogarth Galvan· Apr 2, 2025

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A golden, shimmering representation of the Orisha Oshun, surrounded by elements of water and honey, symbolizing her role as Iyalorde.

Why Is Oshun Called Iyalorde? The Orisha of Love and Prosperity

Bogarth Galvan· Jan 25, 2025

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The Orishas Oshun and Yemaya represented by river and ocean imagery

What is the Difference Between Oshun and Yemaya?

Bogarth Galvan· Sep 4, 2023

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Orisha Profiles

Eleguá Orisha: Colors, Numbers, Favorite Foods, Addimús, and Everything a Devotee Should Know

Who is Oshun Ibu Ikole: Understanding the Vulture Queen

Everything You need to know about Yemaya

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Obatalá in Santería: Orisha of Purity, Wisdom, and Creation

Ogun: The Warrior Orisha of Iron, War, and Protection

Olokun in Santería: Meaning, Rituals, Offerings, and Why Devotees Honor the Ocean Orisha

Why Is Oshun Called Iyalorde? The Orisha of Love and Prosperity

What is the Difference Between Oshun and Yemaya?