Yoruba

Oshun

An orisha of rivers, sweetness and love, from Yoruba tradition.

Oshun is an orisha, a spirit in the Yoruba religion of West Africa, linked with rivers, fresh water, love and sweetness. In the Nigerian city of Osogbo a sacred grove and river are dedicated to her.

Her worship crossed the Atlantic and lives on in the Caribbean and the Americas, so there are several rich traditions about her.

Stories with Oshun

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