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⚔️ GODDESS OYA⚔️ Oyá is a revered goddess in both Igbo and Yoruba cultures, although her roles and significance differ slightly between the two traditions. *Igbo Culture:* In Igbo culture, Oyá is known as Ọyā (pronounced "oh-yah") and is revered as a powerful goddess of: - Storms and wind - Fertility …
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OYA is also worshiped in different countries in west Africa - *Nigeria*: Oya is an Orisha of the Yoruba people and Igbo people, an ethnic group from West Africa, and is worshipped in Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. - *Benin*: Oya is also worshipped in Benin and Togo, where the Yoruba people are also located. - *Brazil*:…
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Oyá (also spelled Oya) is a revered goddess in Igbo mythology, originating from the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. She is the goddess of storms, wind, and change, often depicted as a powerful and fierce woman wielding a sword or spear. In Igbo culture, Oyá is associated with the elements of air and water, …
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Here are some characteristics of Oya: - Strength and Resilience: Oya is known for her unwavering strength and ability to weather any storm. - Fierce Protector: She is a fierce protector of her people and will stop at nothing to defend them. - Passionate and Determined: Oya is a passionate and determined goddess …
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Oya is associated with several animals, including: 1. Lionesses: Symbolizing her strength, courage, and fierce protection of her people. 2. Snakes: Representing transformation, renewal, and her connection to the earth and natural cycles. 3. Buffalo: Embodying her powerful and unstoppable force, as well as her abil…
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