Daughters of yoruba goddess

Oshun is a yoruba orisha, daughter of yemoja a nigerian river goddess. Another daughter of nana is olokun, an ocean goddess. All life started in the sea, the amniotic fluid inside a mothers womb is a form of sea where an embryo must transform and evolve through the form of a fish before becoming a human baby. Nana peazant views the peazant women, those leaving home, as daughters of oshun. She is the queen of climate and of change, both inside and out. Celebrating the fresh and sweet water lakes, rivers, waterfalls energies of oshun. Nana buluku is a creator goddess, greatgrandmother of all the yoruba pantheon. Oct 08, 2018 in honor of the goddess oshun also known as ochun or oxum in latin america is an orisha, a benevolent spirit that reflects one of the expressions of god in the ifa and yoruba religions. The yoruba people are based in nigeria, benin and togo. Veronese bronzed oshun goddess of love, marriage, and maternity statue. She used these magical tools to create the cosmos, including the human race.

Oya orisha pendant necklace, african ocean goddess, west. Oshun is the yoruba orisha deity of the sweet or fresh waters as. Ras bequeathed unto daughter isis the secret of divination and mysticm. Oct 26, 2018 the goddess of wealth popularly known as aje, is one of the 401 gods that is being worshipped. The daughters of yemaja are a profeminist group of priestesses who worship the goddess of agriculture and fertility, orishako yoruba religion. Nix, water spirits who usually appear in human form. Yoruba tradition says that before souls are born, they choose an orisha as a guardian for their human life.

Oya the dark goddess of storms, destruction and change of. Goddess oshun mantra of love money happiness ochun youtube. Giant offspring of the sons of god and the daughters of man. All life started in the sea, the amniotic fluid inside a mothers womb is a form of sea where an embryo must transform and evolve through. In the yorubacuban pantheon of gods and goddess, oshun is represented as a beautiful, charming and coquettish young woman, often with long flowing dreadlocks. Akwaba this goddess symbolizes welcome and is always placed above the door. Yoruba tradition says that before souls are born, they choose an orisha for their human life. Although, known to be a lively goddess, oshun can be moody, jealous and petty especially whenever she gets disappointed by the one she loves. Yemayas children tend to be strong willed, independent women who know what they want and how to get it.

Aluzza, the mighty one, arab goddess of the evening star. Translated by babalawo pele obasa obanifa aje is a godess of wealth and economic prosperity, this orisha aid the accumulation of wealth and prevent dwindling of ones economic growth, aje olokun seni ade, omon bibi inu olokun ni aje is the daughter of olokun aje is an extremely paramount orisa that anybody who really wants wealth, economic prosperity, growth and maintenance of wealth. Sons and daughters of particular orishas also tend to embody some of the characteristics of the orisha. Fact about the goddess of wealth orisa aje brain trust hub. See the voodoo server her european equivalent would be jupiter or zeus. Women in the yoruba religious sphere olajubu, oyeronke, olupona, jacob k. Most yoruba towns also possess a guardian goddess or god. It is important to understand that in order to truly capture these lessons, you unlearn all that you know about marriage, womanhood, and motherhood now.

Dec 11, 20 olokun deity and its various olokun festivals olokun is an orisha in yoruba religion as well as a pantheon in edo traditional religion. For example, my guardian goddess is oshun or yeyeoshun. Well a few months ago during an ancestral reading i found out i may be a daughter of oshun. African goddess of love and sweet waters ancient origins. She is a fierce, protective goddess worshipped by the yoruba of nigeria. Across many ancient civilizations throughout the world, love was placed under the domain of a certain deity, usually, but not in all cases, a goddess. Moremi was not only a very beautiful young woman, she was also very brave and a true patriot. Nana represents obatala, a yoruba deity of the sky.

Oshun is commonly called the river orisha, or goddess, in the yoruba religion and is. See more ideas about orisha, yemaya orisha and black mermaid. Osogbo was founded around early 18th century by hunters from a nearby village which was suffering from famine. Oshun yoruba deity britannica encyclopedia britannica. Billionaires daughter2020 yoruba movies latest 2019. Although oshun also spelt osun is regarded principally as a goddess of love, there are other aspects to this orisha as well. She symbolises both the first and last breath of life. They are a subset of the priestesses who focus mainly on summoning ancestor spirits and combat magic.

How to invoke oshun, the yoruba goddess of sensuality and. Sacred stories of the orishas journey of a 21st century. Oya, also, is one of the few african goddess names recognized in the west. The goddess of ibadan is yemoja, that of oshogbo is oshun, of oyo, the god shango and of ire is ogun. Dec 08, 2012 yemoja is a goddess of the yoruba tradition. Other times she is seen as one androgynous deity who is both. She can manifest as winds ranging from the gentlest breeze to the raging hurricane or cyclone. Oshun, an orisha deity of the yoruba people of southwestern nigeria.

Daughters of yemaya, this is very important, always, always remember to thank yemaya for what she does for you. In the yoruba cuban pantheon of gods and goddess, oshun is represented as a beautiful, charming and coquettish young woman, often with long flowing dreadlocks. With mixed feelings, the daughters of the elite in the society welcome a gorgeous young lady to their clique. These gods ruled the earth, the wind, the sky, the sea, the forests and weapons. Oba was tricked by oya or oshun into cutting off her. Oya is known as a fierce warrior goddess and a strong protectress of women, who call upon her. They sincerely care for other people and can see different perspectives. As summer heat hits philadelphia, odunde festival brings. Her name translates to great queen or phantom queen. Yemayas daughters are domestic and protective of their children. Celebrate african culture and african spirituality while showing your love for orisha with this wonderfully designed spellbook journal inspired by the african goddess oshun. With her birth the importance she brought to the world was the virtue of. Aluzza the most mighty is a preislamic arabian goddess, the youngest in the triad of goddesses with menat time, the death or fate goddess, sometimesi think erroneouslycalled the goddess of the full moon, since the moon in arabia was masculine and al lat whose name means the goddess, as al lah means the god. She had only one child, a young boy barely in his teens, named oluorogbo.

As a dark goddess oya is the goddess of death and renewal. Teacher of warfare, culture, writing, navigation, huntress, judge of character and the art of love as well as cooking. She represented the circle of life and was associated with both birth and death. She provides those changing conditions that force consciousness to grow, expand and transcend its limitations. Dec 25, 2019 practitioners of traditional yoruba religion believe in a pantheon of 401 gods known as orisha who govern various aspects of the world and human life. Moremi was a princess who hailed from offa, but was married to the ooni of ileife. A cart filled with offerings to honor oshun, the yoruba goddess of the rivers, will be given to the schuylkill river to begin the philadelphia odunde festival. She is traditionally identified as the first wife of shango the third king of the oyo empire and an orisha. They operate across yorubacontrolled lands and in the city of lagos, mainly in the ifakoijaye. Goddess oshun mantra of love money happiness ochun. The yoruba people are known for having an extremely high rate of twin births. The festival is centered around the sacred grove of the river goddess.

In addition, i will demonstrate the presence of an alternative tradition of female leadership and participation preserved in the oral sources of yoruba religion, a fact which has hitherto been subsumed under malecentered portrayals of yoruba religion. Usually a child of yewa will be crowned ochun con oro por yewa, therefore this statement of ochun and yewa not being able to be near each other is new to me. I know you may be wondering why i named my plant oshun. Sometimes she is viewed as a goddess who is the sisterwife to the god of the sun lisa. She is the kind and gentle guardian of the unborn, who after death she takes with her to the other side. She is the goddess of storms and winds, and her realm ranges from rainbows to thunder.

A portion of that orishas cosmic essence lives in the humans head and that is where the phrase owning a head comes from. Tension arose between them which eventually birth a. She is considered one of the most powerful of all orishas, and, like. Oshun is protector of the family and pregnant women. Yoruba mythology the gods of yorubaland nigeria, benin and togo intro introduction to yoruba mythology pantheon the yoruba pantheon explore browse our entries on yoruba mythology find gods search the holy database of all known gods az index list of deity names from yoruba mythology. The yoruba people are an ethnic group of west africa. The history of yemaya, santerias queenly ocean goddess mermaid from the yoruba religion, yemaya was brought over to the new world by enslaved africans as early as the 16th century.

Like egyptian isis and later greek diana, osun is the goddess of love and is widely. See reading list for further info on the culture surrounding twins in yoruba culture. The list is not meant to be inclusive of every such goddess but represents a range. Nov 14, 2016 the morrigan is the term given to goddess morrigan, one of the triple goddesses in celtic mythology. Rooted in the yoruba, she stands at the very centre of the storm. The goddess of wealth, aje, is one of the 401 gods that is being worshipped. Apr 15, 2012 although yoruba women didnt hunt, oya is an accomplished huntress. Yoruba orishas, yoruba religion, frederique, how to make necklaces, sacred art, gods and goddesses, lucky charm, finger tattoos, deities. Jul 09, 2019 the history of yemaya, santerias queenly ocean goddess mermaid from the yoruba religion, yemaya was brought over to the new world by enslaved africans as early as the 16th century. Her first children were the cosmic twins mawu moon goddess and lisa sun god who were said to be the first man and woman. Oct 09, 2017 rooted in the yoruba, she stands at the very centre of the storm.

Shes the goddess to call upon to invoke the deep and robust transformation that can be elusive when youre going it alone. In the yorubacuban pantheon of gods and goddess, oshun is. This forest goddess is honored by the yoruba of nigeria. Yoruba mythology the gods of yorubaland nigeria, benin and togo intro introduction to yoruba mythology pantheon the yoruba pantheon explore browse our entries on yoruba mythology find gods search the holy database of all known gods az index list of. Oshun is an orisha, a spirit, a deity, or a goddess that reflects one of the manifestations of god in the ifa and yoruba religions.

See more ideas about orisha, african mythology and african goddess. Their religion dates back to the stone age, but was influenced by the spread of. Ebony zuudia stands with her two daughters, ynobe, 4, and auset,1, and brother. This perfectly sized notebook is flexible and soft, with a cool, vulture design. The yoruba people believe the goddess oshun oversees sweet waters and love from her sacred grove. Generally, theyre calm and dont lose their temper easily, but their temper is terrible when it erupts. Their religion dates back to the stone age, but was influenced by the spread of agriculture from the middle east around 600 bce. Known as the star of the sea in brazil, in macumba, she is known as ocean goddess of the crescent moon. In honor of the goddess oshun also known as ochun or oxum in latin america is an orisha, a benevolent spirit that reflects one of the expressions of god in. The main capacity and strength of the goddess of wealth is to provide sufficient wealth and greater economic benefits for whoever worships her. Majority of the sacred stories of the orishas in yoruba societies are tied to marriage and motherhood. Every young yoruba child has his or her guardian mother goddess. They survived a bit even into islam, where they are called in the.

It represents the wealth of the bottom of the sea and the health. Oshun is a yoruba goddess, the young daughter who leaves home to seek her fourtune in the city. Sons and daughters of particular orishas also tend to embody some of. The history of yemaya, santerias queenly ocean goddess mermaid from the yoruba religion, yemaya was brought over to the new world by enslaved africans as. And, all wellbehaved daughters always remember to thank their mothers for petitions granted. Aug 05, 2016 majority of the sacred stories of the orishas in yoruba societies are tied to marriage and motherhood. Beyonces grammy award inspiration could be oshun daily.

The history of yemaya, santerias queenly ocean goddess. In some tales she is said to be a mermaid, with a fishs tail, in other more urban legends some claim she is the equivalent of mamiwater. As summer heat hits philadelphia, odunde festival brings south street to life. It is important to understand that in order to truly capture these lessons, you unlearn all that you know about marriage, womanhood, and motherhood now as it very much exists within patriarchal boundaries. In nigeria osogbo is the venue of the annual osunosogbo festival along the river osun. She possesses an unfathomable wisdom and governs over an esoteric world of dreams. This is a paradox, since procreation, which is highly valued by the people, requires the sexual act. Following are some of the key nature goddesses from cultures around the world. How to say daughter in yoruba whats the yoruba word for daughter. When respected and properly invoked, she holds the keys to love, success, and pregnancy. Oshun is one of many dieties, or orishas, of the yoruba based religions that originated in present day nigeria and traveled with the slaves to. Tension arose between them which eventually birth a shady secret. Oct 08, 2014 yoruba tradition says that before souls are born, they choose an orisha as a guardian for their human life. She instructs her followers in the use of medicinal herbs found in the african forests.

She is the mother archetype and the provider of wealth. During the wars of the 19th century, her centers of worship moved to the more secure town ogbomosho. Oshun is commonly called the river orisha, or goddess, in the yoruba religion and is typically associated with water, purity, fertility, love, and sensuality. This spirit in its real sense has no damage to the lady herself, neither to the beneficiary. She is known in some cultures as the mother of all orisha. She is also a materialistic goddess who hates being poor. Oshun called osun in the yoruba language is the goddess of beauty, prosperity, love, order, fertility and motherhood and is one of the most venerated deities of the religion. She is one of the most popular and venerated orishas. There is no doubt, that we have some ladies with the spirit of aje. Gold, yellow butterflies, diamonds, yellow roses, peacock, vultures, etc. It is associated with the vast and deep sea, marshes and wetlands, and is protector of the african diaspora. Sep 02, 2019 with mixed feelings, the daughters of the elite in the society welcome a gorgeous young lady to their clique. Baby names inspired by african american sports stars. The bravery of moremi egbe omo yoruba, dallasfort worth.