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Olorun

In Yoruba mythology, Olorun is the Sky Father[?] (though occasionally androgynous or female), and a god of peace, purity and harmony. He is strongly associated with the color white, and controls everything that is white, such as bones, the brain and clouds. He is a primordial Orisha and father of Odudua and Obatala by his wife, Olokun.

Alternative: Yansan, Ogus



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