Ife, a Yoruba city-state flourishing from 1100 CE to 1500 CE, is considered the spiritual heart of the Yoruba people. Yoruba mythology from Ife includes deities such as Oduduwa and Obatala, central to the creation myths of Yoruba religion.These deities and legends have shaped Yoruba cultural and spiritual life, influencing traditions throughout West Africa and the African diaspora.