Orishas
Orishas
Orishas Photoshoot
About the Project
Ọya, Oshun, and Yemaya are three prominent deities in the Yoruba religion, which originated in West Africa and has been influential in various Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Latin American spiritual traditions, such as Santería, Candomblé, and Vodou. These Orishas are revered and worshipped in these traditions, each representing different aspects of life, nature, and spirituality.
Yemọja/Yemaya
Yemaya is the Orisha of the ocean and the mother of all Orishas. She is often depicted as a vast, nurturing sea.
She is considered a protective and maternal figure, providing comfort and solace to her devotees.
Yemaya represents fertility, motherhood, and the cycle of life. She is often invoked by those seeking protection during childbirth and by fishermen for a bountiful catch.
Shells, seashells, and the color blue are commonly associated with Yemaya.
Ọya
Oya is a powerful and fierce Orisha associated with storms, lightning, wind, and change.
She is often depicted as a warrior woman, wielding a sword and a whip.
Oya is also known as the guardian of the cemetery and the ruler of the dead. She is seen as a mediator between the living and the deceased.
She symbolizes the transformative power of destruction and rebirth and is often invoked for protection and strength in times of upheaval and transition.
Oshun
Oshun is the Orisha of love, beauty, fertility, and sensuality.
She is often depicted as a beautiful woman, adorned with gold and mirrors, and associated with flowing rivers and sweet, fresh water.
Oshun is a nurturing and caring deity, associated with motherhood and childbirth.
She is also associated with wealth and prosperity, often invoked for blessings in matters of love, relationships, and financial success.
Oshun's energy is considered to be sensual and enchanting.
