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Yemọja: The Divine Yoruba Goddess of the Sea and Motherhood
In Yoruba mythology, the goddess Yemọja is revered for her strength and beauty. As a symbol of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, she is typically represented as a lovely queen in blue and white who wears a crown and has long, loose-curling hair. Yemja is the Yoruba goddess of creation and the purported mother of…
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Shango: The Powerful Yoruba God of Thunder and Fire
In Yoruba mythology, the mighty deity Shango rules over the elements of thunder, lightning, and fire. He is typically shown as a burly figure with a stern countenance, brandishing a double-headed axe and wearing a red and white outfit. He is a god that is feared and admired because of his great strength, intelligence, and…
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Babalú-Ayé: The Powerful Yoruba God of Healing and Disease
The god of health and sickness in Yoruba mythology, Babal-Ayé is a potent deity. He represents the ground and is typically represented as a wretched beggar. Many people dread and revere him because, despite his outward look, he is a strong and respected divinity. The other gods sent Babal-Ayé down to earth to humble him…
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Ọṣun: Yoruba deity of beauty, love, fertility, and wealth
Un is a strong goddess of fertility, beauty, love, and wealth in Yoruba mythology of West Africa. As a deity closely linked to rivers and clean water, she is one of the most popular Yoruba orishas (goddess figures). Oftentimes, depictions of un feature a stunningly attractive woman in a long white dress, wearing gold jewelry…
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Oya: Yoruba Goddess of Extreme Weather and Metamorphosis
There is a goddess whose grace and strength are timeless in the rich and mysterious world of Yoruba mythology. One of the most potent and venerated deities in Yoruba mythology, Oya is the goddess of storms, transformation, and rebirth. The stereotype of her is that of a ferocious female fighter, dressed in red and brandishing…
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Gods, Goddess, and Creatures in Mythology
