Yoruba deities

thumb|right|300px|A divination tray (Ọpọ́n Ifá) on which cowrie shells rests, as are used for Ifá divination

Shango (Yoruba: Ṣàngó) is the Orisha (or deity) of fire, thunder, lightning, virility, dance, drumming, strength and justice in the Yoruba religion. Genealogically, Shango is a royal ancestor of the Yoruba as he was the third Alaafin of the Oyo Empire prior to his posthumous deification. Shango is believed to have numerous manifestations as various historical and legendary figures, including Airá, Agodo, Afonja, Lubé, and Obomin. He is known for his double-headed battle-axe (Oṣé). He is considered to be one of the most powerful rulers that Yorubaland has ever produced.

Èṣù is the oriṣa of trickery, crossroads, duality and languages in the Yoruba religion. Eṣu is a prominent primordial divinity (a delegated Irúnmọlẹ̀ sent by the Olodumare) who descended from Ìkọ̀lé Ọ̀run, and the chief enforcer of natural and divine laws. He is in charge of law enforcement and orderliness. As the Yoruba religion spread around the world, the name of this Orisha has varied in different locations, but the beliefs remain similar.

Olokun (Yoruba: Olókun )) is an orisha in Yoruba religion. Olokun is the deity of the bottom of the ocean and is believed to be the parent of Ajé, the orisha of great wealth. Olokun is revered as the ruler of all bodies of water and for the authority over other water deities. Olokun is highly praised for their ability to give great wealth, health, and prosperity to their followers. Communities in both West Africa and the African diaspora view Olokun variously as female, male, or androgynous.

Ọrunmila (, also Ọrúnla or Orúla in Latin America) is the Orisha of wisdom, knowledge, and divination in the Yoruba religion. He is believed to be the creator of the Ifá and Babalawo concepts. He is a high priest of Ifá.

Elegua (Yoruba: Èṣù-Ẹlẹ́gbára and Ẹlẹ́gbá, Ẹlẹ́gbára in North America, in Cuba spelled Eleggua; also known as Eleguá in Latin America and Spanish-speaking Caribbean islands) is an Orisha, a deity of roads in the religions of traditional Ifa-Orisha, Santería, Winti, Umbanda, Quimbanda, and Candomblé.

Oshunmare (or Oshumare; known as Ochumaré or Oxumaré in Latin America) is an Orisha. Oshumare is the divine serpent spirit of the rainbow, and "Òṣùmàrè" also means "rainbow" in the Yoruba language.