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AFRICAN MYTHOLOGY
African Pantheon: Yoruba
Orisha of: Death
Associated Colors: Black
Iku

Key Info
- Manifestation of death
Brief Bio
In Yoruba mythology, Iku is the personification of death, not a god in the traditional sense, but a powerful force or entity. He is the one who takes the spirits of the deceased to the afterlife. Iku is not necessarily seen as evil, but rather as a necessary force for balance and order in the universe, ensuring that all life returns to its origin when its time is up.
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