Definition
orishas
noun
- Plural of orisha; deities or spirits in Yoruba religion and related African diaspora religions such as Santería and Candomblé.
Usage: Often capitalized; Used in religious and cultural contexts; Singular form: orisha
Examples
- The orishas are central to Yoruba spiritual practice and are honored through rituals and offerings.
- In Santería, practitioners develop relationships with specific orishas who guide their lives.
- Each orisha has distinct characteristics, colors, and domains of influence.
- The orishas are believed to be intermediaries between the human world and the divine.
- Festivals celebrating the orishas bring together communities to honor these spiritual beings.
- Many people in the Caribbean and Latin America venerate the orishas as part of their religious tradition.