Iya Nla
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Followers of the Yoruba religion believe that Ìyá Nlá, or "Our Mothers", is a spiritual force that gives them access to the "Forces of Nature
" and the wisdom of their ancestors. They believe that this force is the source of life and social harmony. They believe that dedicated followers will gain "Òrìsà status", giving them a connection to their first African
ancestors. According to believers, Ìyá Àjé is able to cure, curse or to cause retributive justice on anyone who disrespects woman and motherhood.
Nature
Nature, in the broadest sense, is equivalent to the natural world, physical world, or material world. "Nature" refers to the phenomena of the physical world, and also to life in general...
" and the wisdom of their ancestors. They believe that this force is the source of life and social harmony. They believe that dedicated followers will gain "Òrìsà status", giving them a connection to their first African
African people
African people refers to natives, inhabitants, or citizen of Africa and to people of African descent.-Etymology:Many etymological hypotheses that have been postulated for the ancient name "Africa":...
ancestors. According to believers, Ìyá Àjé is able to cure, curse or to cause retributive justice on anyone who disrespects woman and motherhood.