The world of "Black Panther" is rich in lore, which draws inspiration from real-life cultures. Wakandans worship a group of deities based on ancient Egyptian and African gods.

Rosales’s exhibition, titled Entwined, calls attention to how African myths may resonate with ancient Greek ones. Her work blends Afro-Cuban orishas with motifs from Renaissance paintings of ancient ...

In the suburbs of Seattle, an ancient West-African religion is gaining followers. Yoruba, from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, has been spreading across the U.S. for the last 50 years.

Explore ancient African civilizations and the origin story of Ile Ife. The origin story of Ile Ife lies at the heart of the Yoruba culture. After death, the Onis were worshipped as Gods, and the ...

The God of Chaos. Sep. 20, 2013 Arts. Listen 29 min MORE Note: This episode originally aired on September 28, 2012. What does an ancient African deity have to do with a Reese's peanut butter cup? Take ...

Object Details author Fanthorpe, R. Lionel Author Fanthorpe, Patricia Notes AFA copy 39088019022532 gift from Janet Stanley. Contents The ancient origins of African magic -- The gods of prehistoric ...

Adherents of African traditional religion rail that they “want to worship the god(s) of their ancestors,” because they believe Christianity does not appeal to their religious sensibilities ...