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In Yoruba mythology, Olodumare is a creative force that drove the establishment of existence and the entire universe. The mythology of the Yorùbá is sometimes claimed by its supporters to be one of the worlds oldest widely practised religions. ... The deepest visible-light image of the cosmos. ...


See mana. Mana refers to a supernatural force said to exist within all things, sometimes associated with maternal or lunar magic in mythology. ...


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The orishas were created by Oloddumare to manifest his will and express his essence in nature.
The orishas are not actually gods, but are the children and servants of Oloddumare, and they are not worshipped as gods, but rather as "guardian angels." Oloddumare, Olorun, and Olofi are all aspects of the same being.
Oloddumare is the creative will; Olorun is the creative act; and Olofi is the creation.
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