OSHUN
In the African traditional religion of the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ghana, Oshun is a venerated deity. She is related to the pleasant waters of the rivers, streams, and lakes and is revered as the goddess of fertility, love, beauty, and prosperity. Millions of people all around the world worship and revere Oshun, who is regarded as one of the most potent and influential orishas, or gods.
Oshun's creation by Olodumare, the supreme god, is credited with giving the world life and fertility in the ancient Yoruba kingdom of Ife, where she first appeared. Oshun is credited with teaching the Yoruba people the arts of civilization, including agriculture, weaving, pottery, and dance. She is said to have been the first orisha to come down from the skies to the earth in accordance with Yoruba mythology.
Oshun is honored as the protector of women, children, and families since she is the goddess of fertility. She is frequently consulted to assist couples in getting pregnant and is regarded as bringing wealth and abundance to homes. Oshun is regarded as the protectoress of agriculture and agricultural laborers and is also connected to the development and production of crops.
Oshun is revered as the epitome of beauty, allure, and sensuality in her role as the goddess of love. She is adored as the protector of musicians, dancers, and artists, and those who honor and worship her are supposed to have joy and happiness in their life. Oshun is frequently invoked to assist individuals in finding love and happiness in their life because he is also connected to the strong energies of desire and love.
Oshun is pictured as a stunning young woman with golden complexion, a brilliant grin, and a youthful appearance. She frequently wears yellow and gold jewelry and carries a peacock feather fan to represent her kinship with the lovely waters of rivers, streams, and lakes. The color yellow, which stands for joy, happiness, and abundance, is also connected to Oshun.
Oshun is worshipped and revered in ancient Yoruba religion by sacrifices and offerings such as food, beverages, and fruits as well as through song, dancing, and drumming. Religious celebrations like the Osun-Osogbo festival, which is held yearly in Osogbo, Nigeria, and draws thousands of visitors from all over the world, also celebrate Oshun. Dances and offerings are made to Oshun during the festival in an effort to win her favor and blessings.
Oshun is adored as an all-powerful and merciful deity in other Afro-Caribbean religions like Santeria and Vodou. Oshun is revered in Santeria as the patroness of the needy and the destitute and is connected to the Catholic Virgin Mary. Oshun is equated with the Haitian river goddess La Sirà ̈ne and is revered in Vodou as the goddess of love, fertility, and sexuality.
By Ms. Kathie
PHOTOS OF OSHUN CREATED FOR ME BY AI