Yoruban main gods who control relations between the earth and the high god Olorun, and with whom humans have contact through myth and rituals are referred to as:
a. Wakan Tanka
b. orisha
c. babalawo
d. iyalawo
b. orisha
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. The Yoruba all have a high god, usually called "Olorun," but occasionally by a number of other names, but not Wakan Tanka.
b. Correct. Yoruban main gods who control relations between the earth and the high god Olorun, and with whom humans have contact through myth and rituals are referred to as orisha.
c. Incorrect. The Yoruba all have a high god, usually called "Olorun," but occasionally by a number of other names, not babalawo.
d. Incorrect. The Yoruba all have a high god, usually called "Olorun," but occasionally by a number of other names, not iyalawo.
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