In traditional Yoruba religion, Obatala is the second in command within the Yoruba pantheon of gods, somehow known as the deputy of the Supreme deity Olodumare. Often regarded as the founder of the first Yoruba city of Ife, Obatala is one of the oldest Orishas who was granted authority to create humanity. Though it was the supreme god, Olodumare(Olorun) who created the universe, Obatala is the heavenly father of every living thing brought to life by the supreme god. Obatala is often depicted as an old man with white robes that symbolizes peace, clarity of thoughts and wisdom. The Yoruba people often associate him with white substances such as white flowers, coconut, milk and rice. And just like the Orisha himself, the priesthood and worshipers of Obatala only wear white garments. In Yoruba, Oba means King and Tala or Ala to be specific means undyed fabric, so he is the blank canvas, the King of the White Cloth believed to be a peaceful judge. According to the Yoruba tradition, Obatala is the only Orisha who has an equal number of both male and female paths, probably because he is the father of creation and thus can’t be thought of having a specific gender. This is the reason why in terms of sacrifices, the orisha Obatala who is usually conceived as male figure is the only male Orisha who eats in the female circle. The Orisha Obatala is central to the creation myth of the Yoruba cultures of West Africa, where he is counted among a group of specific entities known as the white gods of creativity and justice. ---------------------------------- 🔴► Please Subscribe if you like this content, which allows the channel to grow ► https://bit.ly/2Zf0KpF 🔴►Listen on Spotify► https://open.spotify.com/show/0WdWsgQDRHK8z5o83Nuqx7 🔴►Listen on Anchor.fm► https://anchor.fm/afro-emperor-myths 🔴► Music by Steve Mellington - Okrika Sunset 00:00 - Intoduction 00:48 - Common depiction 01:10 - How he is perceived by the Yoruba 01:56 - Etymology & Significance 03:45 - Why & How Obatala created humanity 10:08 - Classic symbols of mythology 10:52 - Obatala and Society 11:53 - His encounter with Shango 13:36 - Obatala's character 13:52 - Obatala in the diaspora 14:43 - Conclusion 🔴► DONT CLICK THIS 😈 https://bit.ly/2Zf0KpF 🔴► Sources of images & Artists Featured -- Graceorchid https://www.deviantart.com/graceorchid/art/African-God-115768131 -- Metalratrox https://www.deviantart.com/metalratrox/art/Orunmila-805320972 -- Wuggynaut https://www.deviantart.com/wuggynaut/art/Olorun-484473730 -- Rey Fernandez https://www.behance.net/gallery/88924551/Sky-Father-OBATALA/modules/514219505 -- FemiolArt https://www.pinterest.com/pin/328692472779053761/ -- Martin Okonkwo https://www.descendantsofgods.org/ -- MikaelQuites https://www.mikaelquites.com/orixa-oxala 🔴► Contact me if I have used your Artwork, and the proper credits will be given Thank you! 🔴► Check some Playlists made for you. --► African Mythology Explained https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvOiqc9K6NcnZAAPw-Ik9AMkEpK3mx9p --► Egyptian Mythology Explained https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvOiqc9K6NcI1pFkNDNdwp7mFRuccaeZ --► Irish & Celtic Mythology Explained https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvOiqc9K6NekgacI1K0cuLfBxY2DVSki --► Greek Mythology Explained https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvOiqc9K6NdBBU4mCxyptfSZc4t1FY4d --► Norse Mythology Explained https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvOiqc9K6NfzVHyetT17RyZrJ41MKyWR --► Japanese Mythology Explained https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvOiqc9K6NejWOcaQEPLCllbC_zo0-sA --► Hindu Mythology/Religion Explained https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvOiqc9K6Ncy8YimhNgY59TN0UE8TTRy --► Mythical Bestiary & Creatures https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvOiqc9K6NfrvQKFuYbmJ_b5zMCuSKQ6 --► Storytelling & Urban Legend https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvOiqc9K6Nfvzb_3eehSL6anwiozcN-w --► Afro Emperor Complete List https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbvOiqc9K6Nc2FJcYJXCIHYMDC6VMw-OM 🔴► Share the video Anywhere you possibly can, and enjoy with your friends. 🔴► SUBSCRIBE To our Channel Afro Emperor ► https://bit.ly/2Zf0KpF #Obatala #Orisha #YorubaReligion #Oxala #Ochala #Olufon #AfricanMythology