Olorun

Olòrún is the Yorùbá name given to a singular being in theistic and deistic religions (and other belief systems), Who is either the sole entity in monotheism, or a single entity in polytheism. Either way, It is regarded as a Self-Existing Being.

Commonly addressed as Olódùmarè, It is often regarded as the infinite ruler of the heavens; all-encompassing, and said to be the owner of all heads. No gender is typically assigned. Hence, It is commomnly referred to as "It" or "They" (although this is meant to address a somewhat singularity). The divine creator and source of all energy, It is often thought to be the conduit through which the thoughts and actions of each person in "Ayé" (the world) interact with those of all other living things, including the universe itself.

Olòrún has also been variously conceived as being incorporeal, a personal being, the source of all moral obligation and the "greatest conceivable existent".

Etymology

From Yoruba Olú-Ọ̀rún (Ruler of the Heavens)

References

• OGUMEFU, M. I., Yorùbá Legends, London, The Sheldon Press, 1929.
• IDOWU, E. BÔLAJI., Olódùmarè: God in Yorùbá Belief, London, Longmans, 1962.

Further Reading

• Charles Spencer King.,"Nature's Ancient Religion" ISBN 978-1440417337

See also

• Yorùbá religion
• Names Associated with Olódùmarè