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Mythos Atlas

Divine domains

Gods of Destiny

5 deities from 3 traditions whose entries in this atlas list destiny among their domains, grouped by tradition.

Yoruba

3 deities

Olodumare

creation · supreme power · cosmic order

The supreme creator deity in Yoruba religion, who exists beyond human comprehension. Olodumare created the universe and delegated specific powers to the Orishas, who serve as intermediaries between the supreme being and humanity.

Ori

destiny · consciousness · personal god

The personal Orisha representing one's inner consciousness and chosen destiny. Ori is the first deity one must honor, for without Ori's support, no other Orisha can help.

Orunmila

wisdom · divination · destiny

The Orisha of wisdom and divination. Orunmila witnessed the creation of the universe and holds the secrets of destiny.

Aztec

1 deity

Tezcatlipoca

night · sorcery · obsidian

The omnipotent and capricious god of the night sky, ancestral memory, and time. Rival to Quetzalcoatl and tester of humanity.

Mesopotamian

1 deity

Enlil

wind · storms · earth

Lord of wind, storms, and the breath of life. Enlil is the executive authority of the gods, wielding the Tablet of Destinies and determining the fates of gods and mortals.

Quick answers

Who is the Yoruba god of destiny?
In the Mythos Atlas catalog, the Yoruba deities whose domains include destiny are Olodumare, Ori and Orunmila.
Who is the Aztec god of destiny?
In the Mythos Atlas catalog, the Aztec deity whose domains include destiny is Tezcatlipoca.
Who is the Mesopotamian god of destiny?
In the Mythos Atlas catalog, the Mesopotamian deity whose domains include destiny is Enlil.

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