Yoruba

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Across
  1. 2. God of thunder and fire known for power and anger
  2. 6. Natural feature connected to spirituality and Ochun
  3. 8. Realm where spirits live and become ancestors
  4. 9. Natural force controlled by Shango
  5. 10. Sky god and creator of life who sent other gods to Earth
  6. 11. Kings who rule and guide society
  7. 12. Repeating pattern of destruction, learning, and rebuilding14.
  8. 14. Events caused when humans disobey the gods
  9. 16. Spiritual leaders who guide worship and connect to gods
  10. 19. Spirits of family members who have passed on
Down
  1. 1. Sacred element closely connected to the gods
  2. 3. God who created humans out of clay and represents purity
  3. 4. Idea that life continues and improves after destruction
  4. 5. The gods worshipped daily in Yoruba belief
  5. 7. Offerings made to gods and spirits for respect and favor
  6. 11. Goddess of love, beauty, and rivers who saved the Earth
  7. 13. Belief system from West Africa with gods, spirits, and creation stories
  8. 15. Story explaining how gods made Earth and humans
  9. 17. Material used by Obatala to create humans
  10. 18. Africa Region where this mythology developed, including Nigeria