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Orisha
An orisha (spelled orichá or orixá in Latin America) is a spirit that reflects one of the manifestations of God (Eledumare, Olorun, Olofi) in Yoruba religion. There are a total of 401 orishas. Many orishas have found their way throughout the New World via the Atlantic slave trade and are now expressed in practices as varied as Santería, Candomblé, Trinidad Orisha, and Oyotunji, among others.〔Kevin Baxter (on De La Torre), ''(Ozzie Guillen secure in his faith'' ), Los Angeles Times, 2007〕
==Beliefs==
Practitioners traditionally believe that daily life depends on proper alignment and knowledge of one's ''ori.'' ''Ori'' literally means the head, but in spiritual matters it is taken to mean a portion of the soul that determines personal destiny and success. ''Ashe ''is the life-force that runs through all things, living and inanimate. ''Ashe'' is the power to make things happen. It is an affirmation which is used in greetings and prayers, as well as a concept of spiritual growth. Orisha devotees strive to obtain ''Ashe'' through ''iwa-pele'' or gentle and good character, and in turn they experience alignment with the ''ori'', what others might call inner peace and satisfaction with life. Ashe is divine energy that comes from Olodumare, the Creator and is manifested through Olorun, who rules the heavens and is associated with the sun. Without the sun, no life could exist, just as life cannot exist without some degree of ''ashe''. ''Ashe'' is sometimes associated with Eshu, the messenger Orisha. For practitioners, ''ashe'' represents a link to the eternal presence of God, the Orishas, and the ancestors.〔Cynthia Duncan, Ph.D., (About santeria )〕
The concept is regularly referenced in Brazilian capoeira. "Axé" in this context is used as a greeting or farewell, in songs and as a form of praise. Saying that someone 'has axé' in capoeira is complimenting their energy, fighting spirit, and attitude.
抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』
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