AFRICAN MYTHOLOGY: ESHU

If you are ever faced with an important decision or opportunity, don't consult with a significant other or contemplate it for days; instead, go see Eshu the God of Opportunity. He lives on the Crossroads of Fortune and directs any traffic that comes through the Road of Life. Think of Eshu as the best middleman in the universe; he's able to communicate directly with the gods, ask the spirit world questions, and send a message to any living thing.

AFRICAN MYTHOLOGY: SHANGO UNCHAINED

Shango, the African God of Thunder and Lightning, is worshiped by the Yoruba in West Africa. He was created from the union of two men: the physical manifestation of the god of reason Obtala, and Aganju, the god of fire. His godly lineage gives him great physical strength and the ability to conjure a lightning bolt at will.

AFRICAN MYTHOLOGY:ANANSI THE SPIDER

Anansi the Spider is a famous oral tale that originated in Western Africa. Kweku Anansi is the son of the supreme being, Nyame, the Sky God.

Nyame created all of mankind and Anansi, meaning spider in Akan, was the first human he created. Although he was given the great ability of determining where rivers flood and where the oceans end, Anansi was known more for his mischievous behavior. Unfortunately, his trickery and awful behavior ultimately led Nyame to turn his son into a spider. From that moment on, Anansi had to solely use his mental skills to survive.