She is several things. She has many names. In West Africa (Yoruba country) she is called Oya. Deity of the hurricane, guardian of the dead and wind of change. She brings progress and repels all useless things in our life. Sister of Oshun (river), Yemaya (Ocean) and daughter of Obatala (supreme god). She is symbolized by the machete, the water buffalo, the whip, the color red, purple .... Discover the divinities of our continent
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