The seven african powers, or Siete Potencias, are the principal deities in the Yoruban derived African diasporic religions:Eleggua, Ogoun, Chango, Oya, Obatala, Ochun, and Yemaya. These are the seven archetypal forces at play in the universe, the ruling forces of nature and universal law.

For more about these Orishas, see The seven African powers

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• Palo Myombe, Palo Monte
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• Vodoun (Voodoo)
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• The Seven African powers
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