▷ Yemaya and Shango《Patakies, Ildes, Children and More》✔️

Last Update: September 7, 2022

Yemaya and Shango are part of the orishas of the Yoruba religionoriginated in Africa in a small town, from where all the beliefs and culture that this religion houses began to spread.

Although these two orishas are spoken of together on several occasions, you must remember that each plays a distinctive role. If you want to know more, we invite you to continue reading.

Who is Shango and Yemaya?

Yemaya is foster mother from Shango, who was the product of incest between Yemmu and her son Aggayú Solá, so it was the same Yemmu who gave her son to Yemaya.

Yemmu always thought that Shango would be better raised by Yemaya and in a better environment, which was true. However, being older than her, he demands the truth from Yemaya and she agrees, venturing to where her father was.

People say that there was a strong discussion between them, since Aggayú was unaware of having had a son, and it was only when he threw him into the fire and survived that he realized the truth.

Yemaya arrives at the place and finishes confirming to Aggayú that what Shango assures is completely true, and that it is the product of that day, explaining the whole situation to him, however, Shango did not stop being affected for the abandonment of their parents.

What is the pataki of these two orisha?

The pataki tells that Yemaya was the mother who raised Shango, and this I adored her deeply in every way.

One day, Yemaya decided to take some time alone and go to the bottom of the sea, in order to meditate and find a better order of ideas, without anyone I could see her or find herso that they would not disturb his retreat among snails and fish.

A long time later, she began to miss her loved ones and the land, so when she heard some drums that called on her to participate in the celebration, she decided to return to the world of menwearing blue gala.

Shango he did not recognize herand spent the whole night dedicated to seducing Yemaya with dances and songs, so she set him up and invited him to go to her ile after seeing the terrible situation.

I take it to a considerable depth, where its eddies of water made Shango fall from the boat without knowing how to swimwhile he was already almost drowned, he begged Yemaya for help, but he was ignored by the lady in blue.

About to die, Yemaya climbed over the water and said “Now you know me, respect me!”Shango recognizes her and begs her forgiveness, to which she saves him from drowning.

Can these two orishas be a couple?

Yemmu (Shango’s mother) having to go through the river with Aggayú’s (Shango’s father and brother) boat, and not having money to remunerate the gesture, offered to pay with her body, to which he did not refuse. and Shango was born from incest between mother and son.

As we mentioned, Yemaya adopted Shango, so if they got together as a couple, they would be making the same mistakes of the true parents of the orisha Shango.

Whereas Yemmu gave her son to Yemaya for better upbringing and a better environment, it is considered a serious mistake that they come together as a couple, and that the lesson was not learned, leaving respect aside.

However, it is important that you keep in mind that the children of Yemaya and the children of Shango if they can relate between them, since there are no prohibitions for children.

Why do Shango and Yemaya eat together?

The Patakíes report that Shango and Yemaya they have always eaten togetherbecause as a child Yemaya had to feed him and look after him.

This custom was growing along with them, so they never considered that it had something wrong or was inappropriate, on the contrary, they always they dedicated themselves to feeding each other and stay healthy.

These 2 deities maintain a very strong family bondbeing unbreakable, which is why both have always been shown in religion eating together.

This action is a symbol of family unity, respect and affection, demonstrating the bond that unites them and the gratitude that Shango feels towards Yemaya, despite not being his real mother, adoring her immensely. no matter the circunstances that they are going through

What are the ilde of Yemaya and Shango?

The ilde they are sacred bracelets which are generally made by hand, so that they can be used with the aim of fulfilling protection functions against bad energy and against enemies.

Not all the ilde of the orishas are the same, however, after the union of the oni oni (sons of both deities) a mixture was created for the children of these orishas:

Shango’s ilde is elaborated in its representative colors, Red and white. Yemaya’s ilde is one color blue with white stones transparent. The ilde of the oni oni mixes the red and white color of Shango, with the blue color of Yemaya and their respective stones.

What characteristics do your children have?

Although Shango and Yemaya share family ties, they both have children with different personalities and traits. The characteristics that differentiate the children of these orishas are those mentioned below:

Shango’s children are from hot blood and they are quite choleric. They have great accuracy and precision. Would be violent and arrogant. They are very paternal or maternal. unstable as to his humor. Justice lovers. No they forget the offenses that someone has caused. They are quite familiar and protective people. Yemaya’s children usually be conceited, however, those of sango are kind and very affectionate. Both have a great spirit of perseverance and improvement. They always carry a respectful attitude. They can be impulsive. Yemaya’s children are not left impress by a physiqueOn the contrary, those of Shango are very physical. Yemaya’s children cannot feel ownership of the life of an animal by taking it away.

Can their children be together?

If it were a loving relationship between the 2 deities, the answer would be a complete notHowever, since they are their children, we would be referring to another type of union that does not lead to incest.

until now there is no rule Yoruba that prohibits the children of Shango and Yemaya from getting together and they could get along very well.

In fact, over time, Yemaya and Shango were so closely related to each other because of their family bond, that their children began to be called “oni oni”, joining their bracelets to form a single ilde of both colors, representative of the deities.

What kind of cakes are for Yemaya and Shango?

If you want to make a cake for these 2 deities, it is important that you take into account the things that likes and dislikes to each of these orishas.

A fairly simple option is to make them a cake of vanilla or cornmealbeing these ingredients that both enjoy and will not cause either of these two divinities to end up offended or upset.

In case you want to make some type of decoration on it, you have to refrain from making any design based on it. sea ​​or marine animalssince Yemaya finds it disrespectful.

We hope that this article has been to your liking and that you have been able to learn more about the relationship of these two great orishas of the Yoruba religion.