These were thought to be deified warriors and kings that controlled natural forces and served as intermediaries between the people and their supreme god, Olorun.
ان الايمان بوجود عدد من الشفعاء بين الله والناس هو ايضا قاسم مشترك بين الكثلكة والاديان الافريقية التقليدية .‏