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| | Yoruba mythology - Free Encyclopedia |
 | | Shango is perhaps the most important Orisha; he is a Sky Father, god of thunder and the ancestor of the Yoruba. | | | He is a trickster and divine fool, and very well-respected by the Yoruba themselves, and the other Orishas. | | | He was the fourth king of the Yoruba, and deified after his death. |
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http://www.wacklepedia.com/y/yo/yoruba_mythology.html
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| | Mythic African Crossroads |
| | Yoruba Religion and Myth by Hal Horton is a large page summarizing the basic deities and myths. | | | Yoruban Art and Folklore gives the history of the Yoruba people and discusses their gods and religion. | | | Cutting to the Essence: Shaping the Fire is an art exhibit and history covering the religion and mythology of the Yoruba people. |
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http://www.mythiccrossroads.com/africa.htm
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| | AllRefer.com - Yoruba (Peoples (except New World)) - Encyclopedia |
| | AllRefer.com - Yoruba (Peoples (except New World)) - Encyclopedia | | | You are here : AllRefer.com > Reference > Encyclopedia > Peoples (except New World) > Yoruba | | | The Yoruba are unusual in Africa in their tendency to form urban communities. |
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http://reference.allrefer.com/encyclopedia/Y/Yoruba.html
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| | African Studies Center Faculty |
| | Hucks, Tracey E. Comparative African-American Religion and History, Yoruba Religion, African-Derived Religions in North America and the | | | Hopkins, Raymond F. Food and Agricultural Policy, Foreign Aid, |
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http://www.africa.upenn.edu/asc/consortiumfac.html
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| | Yoruba - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Yoruba |
| | The Yoruba established powerful city states in the 15th century, known for their advanced culture which includes sculpture, art, and music. | | | The majority ethnic group living in southwestern Nigeria&; there is a Yoruba minority in eastern Benin. | | | This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. |
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http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/Yoruba
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