Entity: IFA-OLODUMARE
Olodumare is the living word of Ifa, the Supreme Creator in Yoruba religion, perceived as unfathomable and omnipotent.
IFA-OLODUMARE
Etymology
The word 'Olodumare' is difficult to translate directly into English, with some Yoruba dictionaries defining it as 'the self-existent God'.
Definition
Olodumare is the primal Spirit that sustains form as an element of Creation in Yoruba religion, often referred to as the self-existent God.
Historical Context
In Yoruba religion, Olodumare is considered the Supreme Creator, the living word of Ifa, and the Creator of heaven and earth.
Cultural Significance
Olodumare is perceived as unfathomable and omnipotent, having no equal in the Yoruba belief system.
Related Concepts
- Olorun: Another aspect of the divine in Yoruba religion.
- Ifa Divination: A system of divination used to communicate with Olodumare.
See Also
Olodumare is the primal Spirit that sustains form as an element of Creation in Yoruba religion, often referred to as the self-existent God.