The Oṣun River (sometimes spelt Oshun), Yoruba: Odò Ọ̀ṣun, is a river of Yorubaland that rises in Ekiti State and flows westwards into Osun State before turning southwestwards at its …

Oshun (also Ọṣun, Ochún, and Oxúm) is the Yoruba orisha associated with love, sexuality, fertility, femininity, water, destiny, divination, purity, and beauty, and the Osun River, and of …

Oshun, an orisha (deity) of the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. Oshun is commonly called the river orisha, or goddess, in the Yoruba religion and is typically associated with water, …

Jan 7, 2024 · Oshun is commonly called the river orisha, or goddess, in the Yoruba tribe and is typically associated with water, purity, fertility, love, and sensuality. She is the youngest orisha …

Feb 3, 2023 · Oshun and Yemaya, the goddess of the sea, are considered sisters and strong allies, showing the balance between fresh and salt water. Oshun is also close to Obatala, the …

Dec 25, 2019 · One of the most important roles that Oshun plays is that of the goddess of the sweet waters and the protective deity of the River Oshun in Nigeria. Alongside this river is a …

Jul 10, 2023 · Oshun, also known as Oxum and Ochún, is a supreme being or Orisha of the Yoruba people – the largest ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria. In the Yoruba religion, she’s …

Mar 6, 2025 · Oshun, the Yoruba goddess of love and fertility, is associated with several symbols. These include rivers, peacocks, mirrors, and more. Rivers are a key symbol for Oshun. They …

Oshun, the African goddess, holds a prominent place in Yoruba religion and culture. Known for her role in love, fertility, and freshwater, Oshun is revered in Nigeria and West Africa. Legends …

Oct 1, 2021 · Oshun (pronounced O-shan, also given as Osun) is a supernatural entity recognized as both a spirit and a goddess in the Yoruba religion of West Africa. She presides over fertility, …