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Mythos Atlas

Divine domains

Yoruba Goddesses

5 goddesses of the Yoruba Tradition in the atlas, with the domains each entry lists, most prominent first.

  • Oshun

    Love · Beauty · Rivers

    The Orisha of love, beauty, fresh water, and fertility. Oshun embodies feminine grace, sensuality, and the life-giving power of rivers.

  • Yemoja

    Sea · Motherhood · Fertility

    The Orisha of the ocean and motherhood. Yemoja is the great mother of many Orishas and all sea creatures.

  • Oya

    Wind · Storms · Transformation

    The Orisha of wind, storms, and transformation. Oya is a fierce warrior goddess who controls the forces of change and guards the cemetery gates.

  • Nana Buruku

    Swamps · Ancestors · Primordial Mud

    The ancient grandmother Orisha of swamps and primordial mud. Nana Buruku is older than even Olodumare in some traditions.

  • Aje

    Wealth · Prosperity · Commerce

    The Orisha of prosperity and material wealth. Aje blesses commerce and brings financial abundance to her devotees.

Built from each deity's catalog entry, using its recorded gender. Back to the Yoruba Tradition, or browse every deity.