In Santeria/Lukumi, Olodumare is Chief Orisha, the supreme deity of whom the other Orishas are but aspects. Unlike the other Orishas, Olodumare is not approachable, and does not become involved in human affairs. He is closely related to Bondye of Vodoun.

Alternate Spellings: Olorun, Oludumare

Related Resources:

• Afro-Carribean syncretic religions
  Santeria, Vodoun, and more at Alternative Religions.
• The Seven African powers
  In the Yoruban tradition that is parent to the Lukumi and Palo faiths, the Orishas are emissaries of God, ruling the forces of nature and the fortunes of mankind. The Seven African powers are the primary deities of this tradition.