Oshun (Osun, or Ochun) The Orisha of love, intimacy, beauty, wealth and diplomacy and sweet fresh waters of rivers.  Ọṣhun is beneficent, generous and very kind. She does, however, have a horrific temper, one which she seldom ever loses but which causes untold destruction whenever she does She is often depicted as a mermaid that resides in the river Oshun in modern Nigeria in the Osun state. During her yearly festival she is said to choose one or more young women to represent her in the dance of the sister of the waters. Maferefun Oshun Ose, Ye Ye Oshun.  Mojuba Oshun Ibu Aña!
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Oshun (Osun, or Ochun)

The Orisha of love, intimacy, beauty, wealth and diplomacy and sweet fresh waters of rivers.  Ọṣhun is beneficent, generous and very kind. She does, however, have a horrific temper, one which she seldom ever loses but which causes untold destruction whenever she does

She is often depicted as a mermaid that resides in the river Oshun in modern Nigeria in the Osun state. During her yearly festival she is said to choose one or more young women to represent her in the dance of the sister of the waters.

Maferefun Oshun

Ose, Ye Ye Oshun. 

Mojuba Oshun Ibu Aña!

(via restlessandcr8ive)

Source: fuckyeahafricanmythology

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